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Firecracker Casserole

Name: Firecracker Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 to 3 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 flour tortillas (6 inches); 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

My husband and I love this southwestern-style firecracker casserole. The flavor reminds us of enchiladas, but the recipe doesn't require the extra time to roll them up. —Teressa Eastman, El Dorado, Kansas

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, chili powder, cumin and salt.
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange tortillas over the top. Combine soup and tomatoes; pour over tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Test Kitchen Tips

Sharp cheddar cheese has been aged longer than regular cheddar. As cheese ages, its flavor becomes more pronounced. Using aged cheese in a recipe can add complexity and rich flavor, even to humble favorites like mac ’n’ cheese.

Using lean ground beef instead of beef that’s 80% lean saves 45 calories per 4-ounce serving of beef. Lean ground beef is also 29% lower in saturated fat.

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Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 363 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein.

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