Chili Beef Casserole Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chili Beef Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

¾ pound lean ground beef

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 onions

chopped

1 green bell pepper

chopped

¼ cup frozen green peas

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes

drained and chopped

¼ cup tomato paste

1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans

drained

1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn

drained

4 (6 inch) corn tortillas

quartered

⅓ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

The Perfect Margarita

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat cook the ground beef until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat and cook the onions until tender. Mix in the green pepper and peas and season with chili powder and red pepper flakes. Stir the cooked beef tomatoes and tomato paste into the mixture. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Mix in the kidney beans and corn.

Step 4

Spoon 1/2 the skillet mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with 1/2 the tortilla quarters. Layer with remaining skillet mixture.

Step 5

Cover and bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover and top with remaining tortillas and cheese. Continue baking 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Chili Beef Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 480.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.1g 62%

Carbohydrates: 58.1g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 13.4g 54%

Sugars: 10.7g

Fat: 15.9g 24%

Saturated Fat: 5.2g 26%

Cholesterol: 58.1mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 986.2IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 10mg 77%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 43.8mg 73%

Folate: 70.7mcg 18%

Calcium: 166.4mg 17%

Iron: 5.8mg 32%

Magnesium: 75.6mg 27%

Potassium: 876.5mg 25%

Sodium: 881.2mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 142.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.