Weight Watcher’s Mexican Casserole

by 247tasty

This casserole is the perfect example of simple yet delicious! The cheesy taste in each bite is so difficult to resist! You will surely eat a lot today! This recipe is surely a must-try! Dinner is going to be awesome. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 (15-ounce) can of black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 c fresh tomatoes, chopped or 1 (15 ounces) can dice canned tomatoes
8 corn tortillas
¾ c nonfat sour cream
1 (1 ¼-ounce) package of taco seasoning mix
½ c onion (chopped)
1 pound extra lean ground beef (drained or rinsed!)
⅓ c reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
1 (15 ounces) can kernel corn (drained)
⅓ of fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste (or less (or more)
¼ c canned jalapeno slices, chopped

Directions:

Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef, then cook for a few minutes until crumbly and brown. Add the onions and saute for about 3 minutes or until soft. Remove any accumulated grease.

Stir in the taco seasoning, tomatoes, black beans, chilis, and corn until well combined. Cook for 5 more minutes.

Apply cooking spray to the inside of a 12×8-inch baking dish.

Divide each tortilla into two, then lay 8 of them to the bottom of the prepared baking dish overlapping each other.

Add 1/2 of the meat mixture on top of the tortillas followed by sour cream.

Add the rest of the tortillas and meat mixture on top. Cover it with foil.

Prepare the oven and preheat it to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the casserole for about 25 minutes or until done.

Remove the casserole from the oven, then scatter the cheese on top. Cover it and let the cheese melt for at least 5 minutes.

Top each serving with your favorite toppings such as black olives, tomatoes, salsa, etc.

Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: ⅙th of the pan Calories: 355 Sugar: 8.2 Fat: 5.9 Saturated Fat: 2.2 Carbohydrates: 52.3 Fiber: 10.4 Protein: 26.7

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