Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 6 corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, sliced avocado
    Directions:
  • Garnish with sliced jalapeños, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, and sliced avocado, if desired.

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is tender.
  3. Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), enchilada sauce, green chilies, chili powder, and ground cumin. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Arrange half of the tortilla strips in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  6. Spoon half of the meat mixture over the tortillas.
  7. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla strips and meat mixture.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
  9. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
  12. Garnish with sliced jalapeños, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, and sliced avocado, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious Mexican tortilla casserole!