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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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This is a lot like a lasagna but Tex-Mex style. It can be make with low fat ingredients and it's very versatile. Quick and easy to fix. I love it. Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef, seasoned your way |
1 onion, chopped |
2 teaspoons minced garlic |
1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced |
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies |
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes |
1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce |
2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans |
12 tortillas or 1 (13 ounce) bag tostitios tortilla chips, crumbled |
9 ounces shredded colby cheese (fat free,if you like) |
1 jalapeno, diced (optional) |
sour cream (low fat,if you like) |
lettuce, chopped |
tomato, chopped |
salsa |
guacamole |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground beef for 5 minutes, add the onion, garlic and jalapeño sauté for 5 more minutes.
3. Drain.
4. Mix in olives, green chilies, tomatoes, taco sauce and refried beans and stir thoroughly, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. In a 4 quart casserole dish, spread a thin layer of meat mixture on the bottom, cover with a layer of tortillas or crumbled chips, add another layer of meat mixture, then a layer of cheese.
6. Repeat tortilla, meat and cheese layers.
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
8. Remove from oven, let sit for 5 minutes.
9. Serve with garnish.
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