Yield: 8

Easy Lightened Up Mexican Casserole

Easy Lightened Up Mexican Casserole

This Easy Lightened Up Mexican Casserole has layers of corn tortillas, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, salsa, and then lightened up using Laura's 96% Lean Ground Beef-this Mexican Casserole is guaranteed to become a new family favorite!!

Author: thepounddropper.com

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. 96% Laura’s Lean ground lean beef 
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups fat free salsa 
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic, or 3 garlic cloves 
  • 1 ( 15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed 
  • 1 ( 4 oz.) can chopped green chilies 
  • 1 ( 10 oz.) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 Tbsp taco seasoning 
  • 10 white corn tortillas or any low point tortilla -I use Mission white corn tortillas. *see note section
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat or fat free cheddar cheese -I use Velveeta shreds or Trader Joe's lite Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non stick cooking spray. Set aside.
    2. In a large skillet, cook lean beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain meat, if needed. 
    3. Cook until onion is translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
    4. Stir in salsa, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, green chilies, and taco seasoning. Stir until well combined. Remove from heat. Set aside. 
    5. Meanwhile, spray a large skillet or pan with non stick cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.
    6. Cook tortillas for 1-2 minutes on both sides. Repeat until all 10 tortillas have been cooked. 
    7. Layer five tortillas on the bottom of the prepared pan-don’t worry if they overlap.
    8. Spread half of the mixture over the layer of tortillas. Add another five tortillas on top.
    9. Spread the remaining mixture evenly until the tortillas are fully covered.
    10. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes. 
    11. Uncover, and sprinkle the top with cheese.
    12. Bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. 
    13. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as: olives, cilantro, red peppers, diced tomatoes, green onions, guacamole, and/or fat free sour cream. 


    Makes 8 servings ( 1/8th of a 9x13 dish) 

    4 Points® per serving

Notes

  • This Easy Lightened Up Mexican Casserole with keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or you can freeze this casserole for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and cook as directed.

    • Smartpoints: GREEN: 6 SmartPoints per serving BLUE/PURPLE: 4 SmartPoints per serving 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 240Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgCarbohydrates: 32gNet Carbohydrates: 26gFiber: 6gSugar: 2gProtein: 17g

Do not use the WW nutritional calculator to calculate points. The nutritional calculator does take zero point food ingredients into consideration and will not be accurate. Personal Point values and nutritional information is estimated and calculated using the brand of ingredients listed in the recipe. PersonalPoints values may vary depending on the brand of ingredients used and depending on your customized zero point foods list.