Light Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Light Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 3/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon hot chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 1/2 cup salsa; 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches); 1 cup frozen corn; 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon hot chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
1 cup frozen corn
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional

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In a
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, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the water, flour, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, coriander and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until thickened.
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In a small bowl, combine beans and salsa. Place two tortillas in a round 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with half of the beef mixture, bean mixture and corn; repeat layers. Top with cheese.
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Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve with lettuce and tomatoes if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean), 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium green pepper, chopped, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Light Mexican Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Light Mexican Casserole

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