Layered Mexican Bake

My parents came over for dinner tonight and this dish was a hit. Here's what you'll need:




- a square baking dish

- large skillet

- 3/4 lb. ground beef

- 1 onion (chopped)

- 1 green pepper (chopped)

- 1 1/4 cups salsa (you'll probably want something kinda chunky)

- 3 tortillas (I used whole wheat)

- 1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream

- 3/4 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or Mexican)

- 1 taco seasoning packet

- aluminum foil


Start by peeling/chopping the onion and green pepper. Let the meat start to brown in the skillet (we drained off some extra grease before doing anything else). Add the onions and peppers. Stir in the taco seasoning. Add the salsa carefully and let simmer.

Give your baking dish a quick spritz with some type of cooking spray. Scoop out a thin layer of meat to go on the bottom of the dish. Layer with 1 tortilla. Next add more meat, sour cream (we don't use the whole 1/2 cup), and sprinkle with cheese. Put on another tortilla. Add more meat and cheese. Put on the 3rd tortilla and top with the remaining meat and cheese.

Cover and let bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees.

We uncovered and let the broiler make the cheese nice and crunchy on the top for just a few minutes (just 2-3 minutes ... be careful as it will melt quickly!).

[Disclaimer: This photo doesn't do it's tastiness justice.]

It paired nicely with some Spanish rice.