TEX-MEX TURKEY CASSEROLE

** from page 108 of ward cookbook

Ingredients:
1 lb. ground turkey (I used extra lean ground beef)
1 med. green pepper, chopped
1 med. onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans black beans- I used one
1 jar salsa (16 oz)
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
1 can Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
12 corn tortillas
2 C shredded cheese

Directions:
In a large pan sprayed with cooking spray, cook turkey, pepper, onion, and garlic until meat is no longer pink. Stir in beans, salsa, tomato sauce, tomatoes, and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 min.

Spread 1 cup meat sauce in a 13x9 dish and top with 6 tortillas (torn in pieces). Spread with half of remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle w/ 1 cup cheese. Layer with remaining tortillas and meat sauce. Cover and bake at 350 for 20 min. Uncover,
sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 5-10 minutes longer.

**If freezing: Follow directions, but don't bake. Cover with foil and freeze.

On cooking day: Thaw completely and follow baking directions from above, you may need to bake a few minutes longer the first time.