Layered Mexican Bake

Layered Mexican Bake



1-1/2 lb. extra-lean ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

2 green peppers, chopped

4 tsp. chili powder*

2-1/2 cups chunky red salsa

2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen corn

6 high-fiber whole wheat tortillas (8 inch)

1 cup Reduced Fat Cream

1-1/2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

1. HEAT oven to 375ºF.
2. BROWN meat with onions and peppers in large skillet on medium-high heat. Stir in chili powder; cook 1 min. Add salsa and corn; mix well. Simmer 5 min.
3. SPREAD 2 cups meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with layers of 2 tortillas, 1 cup meat sauce, sour cream and 1/2 cup cheese. Cover with 2 tortillas, 2 cups of remaining meat sauce and half of remaining cheese; top with remaining tortillas and meat sauce. Cover with foil.
4. BAKE 30 min. or until casserole is heated through. Top with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

*I don't put that much chili powder in when I make it and Emma is eating it though.

[from Molly]