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Beef Enchilada Bake

Beef Enchilada Bake

Preparation

Step 1


Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).


Step 2


Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, then add onions. Sauté until onions just start to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add bell pepper; sauté 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.


Step 3


Add ground beef; cook, breaking up beef with a spatula, until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain any grease. Stir in chili beans. Season with salt, black pepper, and cumin. Stir in 1 cup enchilada sauce, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.


Step 4


Meanwhile, spread remaining enchilada sauce evenly in the bottom of a 10x8-inch baking dish.


Step 5


Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a straight edge off one side of the tortillas. Place 4 tortillas with the cut edge facing the sides of the dish.


Step 6


Spread half of the beef mixture over tortillas and top with 3 ounces cheese. Add another layer of tortillas, then beef mixture and 3 ounces cheese to create the second layer. Repeat layers ending with remaining cheese. Cover with foil.


Step 7


Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil; bake until cheese is lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven; allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream and chopped cilantro if desired.







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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 large bell pepper, any color, diced

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 (15 ounce) can red enchilada sauce, divided

  • 12 corn tortillas

  • 12 ounces Mexican blend shredded cheese

  • cilantro, for garnish (optional)

  • sour cream, for garnish (optional)

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