Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Try It Tuesday..as promised!

Hey Bloggers. I'm back for Try It Tuesday as promised.
And this week's healthy recipe is.....

Beef Enchilada Casserole

 5.5 WW points per serving
 Calories: 261  Fat: 9g, Protein: 14g, Carbs: 34g, Fiber: 4g

Ingredients
  • 2 cups canned red chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low sodium tomato puree
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mild/hot chili powder
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1/4 c. onion flakes
  • twelve 6" corn tortillas, quartered
  • 4 1/2 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 40 small (or 24 large) black olives, pitted and chopped
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
To prepare sauce, in medium sauce pan, stir 1/4 c. of the chili sauce and flour until flour is dissolved.
Gradually stir in remaining chili sauce, tomato puree, and chili powder.
Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; cook (stirring constantly) for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat; let cool.
Meanwhile, place large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add beef.
After it is done, add in onion flakes, then drain any grease. Set aside.
Spray 9x13 casserole dish with  nonstick cooking spray.
Spread 1/2 cup of cooled sauce over the bottom of the casserole dish.
Dip 12 tortilla quarters into remaining sauce; arrange evenly in casserole dish.
Sprinkle evenly with 1/3 of the beef mixture, 1/4 of cheese, and 1/4 of olives.
Top evenly with 1/2 cup of sauce.
Repeat layers 2 more times.
On the top layer of last 12 tortilla quarters, top evenly with remaining cheese, olives, and sauce. 
Bake covered; 35 minutes. Uncover, bake 25-30 minutes longer or until completely golden and sizzling. 
Let cool and enjoy!!

Alright, let me know what you think and make a post with your healthy recipe on it! Leave a comment telling me where it is!! :) 
Have a happy and healthy Tuesday!!

2 comments:

  1. Following you back!

    Love how you post the WW points!

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  2. HEY doll:)
    I never made it back last night to post a recipe.
    Im posting my recipe on my creative share post
    CHECK IT OUT mmmk:)

    xoxo
    bB
    How was the jewelry party?

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