bean-and-beef enchilida casserole
My Husband is not a big fan of Mexican Dishes, This dish he takes seconds on... need i say more? It's definately my favorite~!
prep time
25 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
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yield
6-8
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean grd.beef or chicken
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon grd. cumin
- 1(15oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (4oz.) can diced green chili peppers
- 1 (8oz.) - carton dairy sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 - 6 inch corn tortillas
- 1(10oz.) can enchilida sauce (red)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
How To Make bean-and-beef enchilida casserole
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Step 1In a lg.skillet cook grd.beef (or chicken), 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.
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Step 2In a sm. mixing bowl stir together sour cream, flour, and garlic powder until combined/set aside.
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Step 3Place half of the tortillas in the bottom of a lightly greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish, (I use a round one) cutting to fit if necessary. Top with half of the meat mixture, half of the sour cream mixture, half of the enchilada sauce and sprinkle with sm. amount of cheese. REPEAT LAYERS. Cover dish with plastic wrap; chill in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
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Step 4To Serve: Preheat oven to 350F. Remove Plastic wrap; cover dish with foil. Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 min. if using rectang. pan. longer if using round casserole dish. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Step 5I MAKE THIS IN THE MORNING AND BAKE FOR SUPPER LATER IN THE DAY. NO NEED TO REFRIGERATE BUT MAKES A GREAT MAKE-AHEAD DISH IF YOU DO DECIDE TO REFRIGERATE~~
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Step 6*** I HAVE LINED MY CROCK-POT WITH A COOKING BAG IN THIS PHOTO. IT'S NOT PLASIC WRAP....
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