Quesadilla Casserole

internetnut's Note:

This came from McCormick. I have not tried this recipe.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon minced dried onions
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 16 ounces tomato sauce
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 3/4 ounces whole kernel corn, undrained
• 4 1/2 ounces chopped green chilies, undrained
• 6 tortillas (9-inch)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Brown beef and onions in a large skillet on medium-high heat, drain. Add tomato sauce, beans, corn and green chiles mix well. Stir in all of the spices (except red pepper). Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low simmer 5 minutes. Add red pepper to taste, if desired.
2. Spread 1/2 cup of beef mixture on bottom of 13x9x2"-inch baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Top with 3 of the tortillas, over lapping as needed. Layer with 1/2 of the remaining beef mixture and 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef mixture and cheese.
3. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 15 minutes or until heated through, let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Mindy2]

I picked this little kit from McCormick a couple weeks ago. This was great! I substituted 1 pound chicken breasts for the hamburger (forgot the onion) and it turned out great! I also drained the corn because that is what I am used to doing and it was just fine. As stated before, it does heat up very well. I

[Kathy Beck]

I have prepared this recipe several times and it is delicious! It makes 8-10 servings, and reheats well.