BeefAndBeanTortillaBake < GuthrieFamily

---++ Beef and Bean Tortilla Bake
---+++ INGREDIENTS
   * 1.5 lbs ground chuck
   * 1 large onion, chopped
   * 2 tsp chili powder
   * 1/2 tsp cumin
   * 1/4 tsp salt
   * 2.5 c salsa
   * 8 fajita-sized tortillas (whole wheat if your grocer has them)
   * 1 16-oz can refried beans
   * 4 c (16 oz) shredded Mexican blend or taco cheese
---+++ PREPARATION
   1. Heat oven to 375 (it says)
   1. Spray 13" x 9" baking pan with cooking spray
   1. In large skillet, brown ground beef with onion; drain.
   1. Add chili powder, cumin and salt; cook one minute.
   1. Add 1 cup of the salsa and heat through.
   1. Line the prepared baking pan with 2 tortillas and cut a third one in pieces to completely cover bottom.
   1. In a mixing bowl, combine the refried beans and 1 cup salsa.  Spoon mixture over tortillas in baking pan.
   1. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
   1. Make another layer of 3 tortillas like the first one.  Evenly spoon beef mixture over second layer of tortillas.
   1. Sprinkle with another layer of 1 cup cheese.
   1. Top with the remaining two tortillas, the remaining salsa and the remaining cheese.
   1. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.  Let rest 10 minutes before serving

( adapted from familycircle.com -- which used kidney beans and half as much cheese )

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