Charlene's Recipe

Layered southwestern bake

Category: Casseroles and Skillets

Serves 4-6

1 lb ground beef
2 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup frozen green peas
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
14 1/2 oz can tomatoes, drained and diced
1/4 cup tomato paste
15 1/4 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
11 oz can corn, drained
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas, quartered
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Combine beef, onions and pepper in a large skillet; cook over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are tender. Drain. Add peas; sprinkle with chili powder and red pepper flakes. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add beans and corn; stir to combine. Spoon half the mixture into a greased 11x7 inch baking pan; top with half the tortilla quarters. Layer with remaining beef mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes; remove cover and top with remaining tortillas and cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.