Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 3 scallions, sliced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 c. frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 can (15 to 16 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 container (15 to 16 oz.) part-skim Ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • sliced scallions (optional garnish)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Grease a 3-quart casserole.
  • In large skillet over high heat, brown beef with scallions for 5 minutes. Discard drippings.
  • Add chili powder and cumin; cook for 1 minute, stirring.
  • Remove from heat; stir in corn, tomatoes and beans.
  • In a bowl, mix Ricotta, eggs and 1 cup of the Monterey Jack.
  • Line bottom and sides of prepared casserole with 8 of the tortillas; top with 2/3 of the beef mixture.
  • Cover with Ricotta mixture, remaining tortillas, then remaining beef mixture.
  • Place in oven. Relax for 35 minutes.
  • Sprinkle casserole with remaining Monterey Jack; bake for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with scallions.