Taco Casserole
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Sunday, 03-04-12
Taco Casserole
- 1 lb hamburger or turkey burger
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
- 3 garlic cloves,s minced
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 red pepper , chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsps chili powder
- 1 /8 tsp cayenne powder
- 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 15 ozs can dark red kidney beans, drained
- 15 ozs can black beans, drained
- 1 can tomato sauce, no added salt
- 4 ozs can diced green chilies, drained
- 12 corns tortillas
- 1 can fat free ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cans low fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1. In large skillet, brown meat over medium high heat. Add onion, garlic, and peppers and saute until tender. Stir in spices and saute 1 additional minute. Remove from heat. Mix in corn, beans, tomato sauce, and diced green chilies. Spray 13" x 9" dish with cooking spray. Place 4 tortillas in the dish, arranging to cover bottom. Spoon in 1/3 of the meat mixture and spread 1/3 cup ricotta cheese on top. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheddar cheese. Repeat layers, using up all ingredients. Cook, uncovered, at 350 F for 45 minutes, until casserole is thoroughly heated and cheddar cheese has melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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