Taco Lasagna

By kathybgood

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1/2 cup Green pepper chopped
• 1/2 cup Onion chopped
• 2/3 cup Water
• 1 pkg Taco seasoning mix
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Mexican diced tomatoes undrained
• 6 wh Flour tortillas (8 INCHES)
• 1 can (16 oz) Refried beans
• 3 cups Shredded mexican cheese low fat if desired

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes.

Stir in the black beans and tomatoes. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Place two tortillas in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Spread with half of the refried beans and beef mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese. Cover and bake at 350 deg. for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. YIELD: 9 servings.