Beef-and-Bean Enchilada Casserole

Cut: Lean Ground Beef
Prep time: 25 minutes
Chill time: 24 hours
Cook time: 40 minutes


Beef-and-Bean Enchilada Casserole

Main Ingredients:

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
  • 8 ounces sour cream or light dairy sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce or one 101/2-ounce can tomato puree
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
Directions:
  1. In a large skillet cook the ground beef, onion, chili powder, and cumin until onion is tender and meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir pinto beans and undrained chili peppers into meat mixture; set aside.
  2. In a small mixing bowl stir together sour cream, flour, and garlic powder until combined; set aside.

  3. Place half of the tortillas in the bottom of a lightly greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish, cutting to fit if necessary. Top with half of the meat mixture, half of the sour cream mixture, and half of the enchilada sauce. Repeat layers. Cover dish with plastic wrap; chill in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

  4. To serve: Preheat oven to 350F. Remove plastic wrap; cover dish with foil. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 minutes more. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

    Nutrition Facts: Servings Per Recipe 6, Calories 429, Protein (gm) 19, Carbohydrate (gm) 36, Fat, total (gm) 24, Cholesterol (mg) 64, Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 6, Vitamin A (IU) 1118, Vitamin C (mg) 6, Sodium (mg) 632, Calcium (DV %) 303, Iron (DV %) 3, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

 

Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens.
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