Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

Author: Six Sisters Stuff

Prep time:  20 mins

Cook time:  25 mins

Total time:  45 mins

Serves: 8

A delicious Cheesy Enchilada Casserole that your whole family will love!

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 large onion, chopped or season with Onion powder or minced onion
• 2½ cups salsa
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans or red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• ¼ cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
• 1 small can of drained corn, or about 1¼ cups of frozen corn (optional)
• ¾ cup reduced-fat sour cream *Note: I used ½ cup
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in the salsa, beans, dressing, sour cream, corn (optional), taco seasoning and cumin.
3. Spoon a generous layer of meat mixture on bottom of 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
4. Place a flour or corn tortilla on top of meat mixture. Layer with half of the meat mixture, and cheese. Repeat as many layers as you like.
5. The last & final layer should be a healthy dose of grated cheese.
6. Cover with foil that has been sprayed with pam or other and bake at 400° for 25 minutes, or until hot & bubbly.
7. Let stand for 5 minutes before topping with lettuce, tomato and cilantro. Yield: 8 servings.

Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet Recipe

Author: Camille

Recipe type: Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep time:  10 mins

Cook time:  10 mins

Total time:  20 mins

Serves: 5

Have dinner on the table in a matter minutes with this easy one-skillet meal!

Ingredients

• 8 (6-8") corn tortillas, cut into bite-size strips
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilis), undrained
• 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

1. Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray and place on stove over medium high heat.
2. Add tortillas, chicken, onion, and garlic to skillet and cook for about 5 minutes (or until onion is tender and translucent), stirring frequently.
3. In a medium bowl, mix Rotel, enchilada sauce, black beans, cumin, and garlic powder. Pour mixture over chicken in skillet and mix well.
4. Sprinkle half of the cheese on top, cover with lid, and let cook for 5 minutes- stirring occasionally. Top with remaining cheese and serve, topped with your favorite enchilada toppings (cilantro, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, etc).