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{Make Ahead} Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 4 ounce can diced green chilies
  • 1 16 ounce can pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 10 ounce cans red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups 2% shredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • 8 whole wheat tortillas
  • Optional toppings: sour cream cilantro, black olives

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet add onions and cook until tender.
  • Add ground beef and cook until meat is browned. Stir in seasonings.
  • Add beans and green chilies to meat mixture.
  • Add 4 tortillas to bottom of baking pan. Spread 1 can of enchilada sauce, 1/2 beef and bean mixture and 1 cup of cheese evenly over top of the tortillas.
  • Top with remaining 4 tortillas followed by the remaining can of enchilada sauce and 1 cup of cheese.
  • Cook for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is thoroughly melted.
  • Top with desired toppings.
  • Dish can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before cooking.
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