Firecracker Casserole

By 1For_Him

Ingredients

• 2 * 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 * 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 * 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 to 2 * 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 to 3 * 2 to 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 * 4 flour tortillas (6 inches)
• 1 * 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) cheddar cheese soup
• 1 * 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 1 * 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• could add corn

Preparation

Step 1

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

In a skillet, cook the beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add beans, chili powder, cumin and salt.

Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange tortillas over the top. Combine soup and tomatoes; pour over the tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 363 calories, 18 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 941 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Firecracker Casserole published in Taste of Home June/July 1999, p27