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Pork, Corn and Black Bean Casserole

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Pork, Corn and Black Bean Casserole

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 545
pro 27 g
total fat 21 g
sat. fat 7 g
carb 65 g
fibre 8 g
chol 54 mg
sodium 832 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 20
iron 34
vit A 21
vit C 95
folate 57

This family-pleasing dinner works equally well in your child's insulated lunchbox the next day. Wrap two large flour tortillas, avocado cubes and extra grated cheese separately. Don't forget a spoon so your child can assemble the sandwiches at lunchtime.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground pork or lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 sweet green pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
  • 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • 1 cup shredded old cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander or parsley
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped

Preparation

In nonstick skillet, cook pork over medium-high heat, breaking up with back of spoon, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Drain fat from pan. Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer to 8-cup (2 L) souffl?tyle dish. Spread half of the salsa over top.

Add onion, garlic, mustard, chili powder, salt and pepper to pan; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 3 minutes. Add red, green and jalape?eppers and black beans; cook until peppers are softened, 4 minutes. Spoon over salsa in dish. Layer corn, remaining salsa and cheese over top. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes; refrigerate, uncovered, until cold. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

Place dish on rimmed baking sheet; bake in 400°F (200°C) oven until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with coriander. Serve with tortillas and bowls of tomatoes, sour cream and avocado.

Additional information :

Variation
Slow Cooker Pork, Corn and Black Bean Casserole: Follow first paragraph, transferring meat to slow cooker. Follow second paragraph but do not cover with cheese. Cover and cook until hot: on low for 2 to 3 hours or on high for 1 to 2 hours. Sprinkle with cheese; cook until melted. Garnish with coriander; serve as directed.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2005

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