Firecracker Beef Casserole

While the recipe has the term "Firecracker" in it, this dish is not that spicy. Casseroles are what I turn to in the winter months because they are so hearty and filling. It also helps that I don't have tons of dishes to clean up after dinner, because the meal is all in one baking dish. This casserole is beyond delicious. You really don't need anything else served with this meal, but if you insist on something on the side, try to stick to a small salad or some fresh fruit. Some fresh pineapple or mango might go really well with this dish.

For our family of 2, this dish made a ton of food. It fed us lunch for a few days. If you wrap up the casserole correctly, you could freeze remaining leftovers and have another night for supper.

Firecracker Beef Casserole
Serves: 8
Adapted by: http://heritageschoolhouse.blogspot.com/2008/07/firecracker-casserole-8-servings-1.html

Ingredients:
1 pound extra lean ground beef
1 medium to large yellow onion, chopped
1 (15oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon lite salt
6 low carb flour tortillas or any tortilla you prefer (try to use low carb and whole wheat options)
1 can Campbells Healthy Request Cream of Mushroom soup
1 can Original or Mild Rotel, undrained (I used original)
4 ounces reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
-In a large skillet, add the ground beef and onion and cook until the beef is cooked completely. Drain any excess fat.
-To the skillet, add black beans, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Stir together until mixed well.
-In a 13x9 baking dish, spray with nonstick cooking spray and add the bean and beef mixture to the dish.
-Arrange the flour tortillas over the meat/bean mixture.
-In a small bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and rotel. Pour this mixture over the flour tortillas.
-Sprinkle the top of the casserole with shredded cheese
-Bake in the oven uncovered for 25-30 minutes.

*tip:
-You could easily substitute ground turkey breast or shredded chicken in place of the beef.

Enjoy! :)