Layered Enchilada Bake

(Originally posted by Christina)

I get the KraftFood.com emails and just saw this recipe and thought I’d share.  I think it’s close to being South Beach Phase 2 and 3 friendly if we make some modifications.  This is the recipe:

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

2 cups TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick ‘N Chunky Salsa

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

2 Tbsp. TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix

6 flour tortillas (8 inch)

1 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese

PREHEAT oven to 400ºF. Brown meat with onions in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add salsa, beans, dressing and seasoning mix; mix well.

ARRANGE 3 of the tortillas in single layer on bottom of 13×9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of half each of the meat mixture, sour cream and cheese. Repeat all layers. Cover with foil.

BAKE, covered, 30 min. Remove foil. Bake an additional 10 min. or until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 min. before cutting to serve.    Healthy Living Save 70 calories and 9 grams of fat per serving by preparing with extra lean ground beef, KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Reduced Fat Dressing, BREAKSTONE’S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Four Cheese Mexican Style Cheese.

I think if we substitue whole wheat tortillas for the flour tortillas along with the suggestions under the Healthy Living paragraph, then this might just be South Beach legal for Phase 2 and 3.