Bean-and-Beef Enchilada Casserole

This hearty dish has all the great taste of traditional enchiladas--cumin, chiles, and sour cream--without all of the fuss. It's a fast and easy favorite.


Bean-and-Beef Enchilada Casserole

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound
    lean ground beef
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  • 1/2 cup
    chopped onion
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  • 1 teaspoon
    chili powder
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    ground cumin
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  • 1 15-ounce can
    pinto beans, drained and rinsed
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  • 1 4-ounce can
    diced green chili peppers
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  • 1 8-ounce carton
    dairy sour cream or light dairy sour cream
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  • 2 tablespoons
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    garlic powder
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  • 8 6-inch
    corn tortillas
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  • 1 10-ounce
    can enchilada sauce or one 101/2-ounce can tomato puree
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  • 1 cup
    shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
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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 information
Per serving: Calories 429, Total Fat 24 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 632 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 30%, Iron 14%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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