Easy Enchilada Casserole

1 lb. ground beef, extra lean

1/4 c. onion, chopped

1 can tomato sauce, no salt added (8 oz)

1 pkg. Taco Seasoning mix, Get Fresh! recipe

4 corn tortillas

1 c. cheddar cheese, reduced fat

1/2 c. tomatoes, chopped

1/4 c. sour cream, light

3 c. Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped


In a microwave, cook the meat and onions in a microwavable dish on high for 4-6 minutes. Stir every 2 minutes. Rinse and drain meat when cooked.  Stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning mix. Microwave 5-9 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir every 4 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl. In the same microwavable dish place 1 tortilla on the bottom and top with layers of 1/4 of each mixture of meat and cheese.  Repeat 3 times.  Microwave 2-5 minutes or until heated through.  Place lettuce on a serving plate. Place enchilada casserole on top of lettuce.  Top with tomatoes and sour cream and cut into 6 slices.


Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Information: 230 calories; 9 g fat; 55 mg cholesterol; 250 mg sodium; 17 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 22 g protein.

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