Tortilla Pie

This makes a large amount so serve this for company or plan on havingleftovers. Children really like this recipe.

2 lbs. extra lean ground beef (9% fat or less) or ground turkey (7% fat)
2 large onions, chopped
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 jar (16 oz.) thick and chunky salsa
1 tsp. each: cumin, chili powder and garlic powder
1 can (17 oz.) creamed corn
12 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
2 oz. grated, part skim mozzarella cheese
2 oz. grated, low fat cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large skillet with non-stick coating.Brown meat with onion. Add sauces, seasonings, and corn. Mix well.Spray a 9-inch by 12-inch pan with non-stick coating. Layer mixture withtortillas, starting with one fourth of the meat mixture and topping withone third of the tortilla strips. Continue layering, ending with the meatmixture. Cover and bake for 35-40 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Addcheese and cook another 5 minutes.

Yield: 12 servings
One serving: 1/12 the recipe
Per serving: 297 Calories, 28 grams carbohydrate, 21 grams protein, 12 grams fat
Exchanges: 2 medium fat meat, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 starch

Reprinted with permission from QUICK & HEALTHY RECIPES AND IDEAS or QUICK & HEALTHY VOLUME II, by Brenda J.Ponichtera, R.D.Copyright ©. 262 pages. $16.95 comb-bound, Published by ScaleDownPublishing, Inc. Available at local bookstores or directly from ScaleDownPublishing, Inc., 1519 Hermits Way, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Thoseordering by mail should add $2.50 for the first book and $1.00 for eachadditional book for shipping and handling charges.