Quesadilla Casserole

Serves 8

1 lb ground beef
1/2c. chopped onion
15oz can tomato sauce
15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can (4.5oz) chopped green chilis, undrained
6 flour tortillas (8in size)
2c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)


1. Brown beef and onion in a large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add tomato sauce, beans, corn and chilis. Mix well. Stir in all the spices except red pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Add red pepper to taste, if desired.
2. Spread 1/2 cup of the beef mixture on bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking dish sprayedwith non-stick cooking spray. Top with three tortillas, overlapping aif needed. Layer with half of the remaining beef mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef mixture and cheese.
3. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

This is a VERY quick and easy meal .. SO delicious too.