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BURRITO CASSEROLE

Source of Recipe

Just Jeanne


Recipe Introduction

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List of Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 large onion, peeled and diced
extra virgin olive oil
1 quart chunky salsa
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup mild green chilies, chopped
1 (16 ounce) ounce can refried beans
1 (10 ounce)package whole-wheat tortillas
3 cups reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese


Recipe

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Sauté ground meat and onions in extra
virgin olive oil until meat is browned and onions are soft. Drain in a
colander to remove excess fat. Return meat and onions to the skillet
and add garlic, cumin, chili powder, green chilies and salsa. Simmer
for 15-20 minutes on medium heat. Lightly spray a 9 X 13-inch casserole
dish with cooking spray. Cut the tortillas in half. Place a layer of
tortillas in the dish. Spread with half of the refried beans. Top with
some of the meat mixture and some of the cheese. Repeat until all
ingredients are used, ending with a layer of cheese. Bake uncovered at
350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Makes 4 to 6
servings.

NOTE: If you like it spicier, add some hot sauce while simmering.