MEXICAN CASSEROLE - 6.5 WEIGHT WATCHER POINTS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Mexican Casserole - 6.5 Weight Watcher Points Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by PeggyMcKeo

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb extra lean ground beef ( drained or rinsed!)
1/2 cup onions ( chopped)
1/4 cup canned jalapeno slices, chopped
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped ( or 15 oz can diced canned tomatoes)
1 (15 ounce) cans kernel corn ( drained)
1 (15 ounce) cans black beans ( rinsed and drained)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
8 corn tortillas
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1 ⁄3; cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
1 ⁄3; bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste ( or less (or more)

Steps:

Brown ground beef and chopped onions in large skillet; brown 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring constantly. Drain well and rinse with warm water to remove all fat; return beef/onions to skillet. Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, chilies/jalapenos and taco seasoning mix; mix well. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Meanwhile spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each tortilla in half; place 8 halves in bottom of sprayed baking dish, overlapping slightly. Spoon half of beef mixture evenly over tortillas. Spoon sour cream over beef mixture; spread evenly. Top with remaining 8 tortilla halves and remaining beef mixture. (Cover tightly with foil & Freeze for later OR cook as directed below...). ( Thaw overnight if frozen) Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, black olives, etc... / Makes 6 large Servings at 6.5 weight watcher pts/each.