Black Bean Enchilada Lasagna

This recipe is super delicious and a favorite of my family. It's cheap, quick and super easy. Here's how to do it:

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (leaner the better)

1 small onion diced

1 green pepper diced

1 jalapeno diced

1 can Rotel tomatoes

1 package enchilada mix

1/2 cup frozen corn

1/2 can black beans (reduced sodium)

Shredded cheese 

Low carb tortillas

1. Brown up 1lb of lean ground beef.  I actually used venison because we had it.  It makes it even lower in fat.  But lean ground beef is fine if that's all you have.  If you do use venison, you may need to use about 1 tbsp of veg oil since there is little to no fat.  It will keep it from sticking.  Rinse any excess grease if there is any.  
2. Add in the onions, green peppers and jalapenos.  Let them cook down for about 2 minutes then add the rotel tomatoes and enchilada mix.  Stir and let it simmer for a minute.  Sometimes you will need to add a little bit of water but not always so just make sure it isn't sticking to the pan and there is some sauce in there.  
3. This is where you add the corn and black beans.  In my house it is just my husband and I.  My daughter usually just eats some of mine.  We try to keep things as low-carb as possible around here but this is a good place to add more (cheap) sustenance to your meal if you have a bigger family.  It is just as good to add more black beans and corn.  
4. Give your corn and black beans a minute to marry with the sauce and then you begin to build the lasagna.  If you are serving a bigger family, you'll use a bigger casserole dish.  Since ours is so small, I build mine in 2 loaf pans and freeze one for a night when I don't feel like cooking (Reheat in 400 degree oven for about 25-30 minutes).  Most people though, will use the whole thing so it should fit perfectly in a 9x13 pan.    
5. Put a small layer of the sauce and meat mixture in the bottom of the pan.  Then a layer of low carb tortillas.  The tortillas are another place you can save some money.  You could just use a wheat tortilla or even store brand if you want to save the extra money.  In our house, we do low-carb so that isn't something we can do.  Just a $$ tip.  Anyway, on top of your tortilla, put another layer of sauce.  Then shredded cheese.  I use a combination of monterey jack and cheddar.  Repeat until all the sauce mixture is used.  I usually shoot for 3 layers.  Make sure you end with the sauce and cheese on top.  
6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until everything is heated through and ooey-gooey!

This is a wonderful meal for the family.  I serve with some brown jalapeno rice and sour cream.  It's the perfect meal to double and freeze or make for a party.  You will not regret this one!