Bean Tortilla Casserole Recipes

VEGETARIAN LAYERED TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large sauté pan over high heat, add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When it shimmers, immediately add the diced onions and bell peppers. Season with a pinch of salt. Turn heat down to medium. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often to ensure the vegetables are not burning. When the vegetables are soft, add the zucchini, season with a pinch of salt, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, just until the zucchini loses its rawness. Finally, add the corn, season with a pinch of salt, and cook for a minute more. Turn off the heat.
• Add the black beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Taste. Season with salt to taste.
• Heat the oven to 425ºF. Coat the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of the enchilada sauce (roughly 3/4 cup). Arrange a single layer of tortillas over sauce, trimming edges to fit.
• Scatter a handful each of cilantro and scallions over the tortillas. Spoon a layer of the vegetable-bean mixture over top. Sprinkle a layer of cheese over top. Spoon a layer of sauce over top and use the back of a spoon to spread it out. Repeat the layering: tortillas, herbs, veg+beans, cheese, sauce, until you have three (or four if you wish) layers of tortillas.
• Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the final layer of tortillas. Scatter a final layer of herbs over top. Add a final layer of cheese.
• Bake enchiladas in the middle or top rack of oven until the cheese topping bubbles and browns in spots, 15-25 minutes. Garnish with more fresh cilantro and scallions if you wish. Let rest 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

BLACK BEAN, CHEESE, AND TORTILLA CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 400 F. Oil a 9- or 10-inch casserole dish and set aside.
• Warm the olive oil in a chef's pan or large, deep skillet set over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• Add the garlic, scallions, and cumin, and sauté about a minute more, or until fragrant.
• Stir in the black beans, tomato sauce, and salsa, lower the heat, and simmer, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Cover the bottom of the baking dish with 4 tortillas, overlapping or trimming to fit if necessary (if you are using a rectangular or oblong dish, you may want to cut a couple of the tortillas in half to get a better fit; don't worry if the tortillas don't cover the entire dish.)
• Toss the cheeses together in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle the tortillas with 1/3 of the cheese.
• Top with 1/2 of the tomato-bean mixture, smoothing the top with a spatula.
• Arrange 4 more tortillas over the beans, top with 1/3 of the cheese, and the rest of the beans.
• Top the casserole with the rest of the tortillas.
• Sprinkle evenly with the rest of the cheese, drizzle with a little olive oil, and bake, covered, for 20 minutes.
• Remove the foil and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, or until golden and bubbly.
• Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Top as desired with guacamole , salsa, sour cream, and hot sauce.
• Serve and enjoy.

CORN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the beans, corn, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and garlic; cook for 3 minutes., Place one tortilla in a greased round 2-qt. baking dish; top with 1 cup meat mixture. Repeat layers fives times. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

5-INGREDIENT MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a saucepan, cook refried beans and onions (to soften them) on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
• Place one tortilla in the bottom of the greased pan. Spread about 1/3 cup of the bean mixture over it. Layer a few tablespoons of salsa over this. Then, place another tortilla over the salsa, and add more of the bean mixture. Follow the beans with a big handful of cheese, spreading evenly. repeat layers, spreading the ingredients evenly over the tortillas. On the top layer, make sure to use lots of salsa and cheese!
• Bake until the cheese is melted, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

MUSHROOM AND BLACK BEAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until browned, 7 minutes. Add garlic and cayenne; season with salt and pepper. Add black beans and stir to combine. Cook until beans are warmed through, 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Arrange 5 tortilla halves in a 2-quart baking dish. Top with half the bean mixture and 1/2 cup salsa, then sprinkle with one-third the cheese. Repeat with another layer of tortilla halves, bean mixture, salsa, and cheese. Top with remaining tortilla halves, salsa, and cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake until center is hot and cheese melts, 10 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbling, 5 minutes.

BEAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a medium pot, heat oil and garlic over medium and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add beans and 3/4 cup water and bring to a simmer until beans are very tender, about 5 minutes. Mash slightly and season with salt. Meanwhile, in a blender, puree diced tomatoes with cilantro.
• Lay 4 tortillas in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with one-third of the tomatoes, half the bean mixture, and one-third of the cheese. Repeat, using 3 tortillas. Top with remaining 3 tortillas, remaining tomatoes, and cheese. Cover with foil and bake (or refrigerate up to 8 hours).
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake, covered, until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes; remove foil, reduce oven to 350 degrees, and bake until heated through and cheese is browned, 20 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the tomatoes, onion and garlic, stir and cook for a minute or two to soften the onion. Add 2 teaspoons of the chili powder, 1 teaspoon of the paprika and 1 teaspoon of the cumin. Stir and cook the mixture for another minute or two to release the flavors of the spices. Remove the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
• In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the chicken along with the remaining 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute the chicken until it's deep golden brown and done in the middle, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir to make a sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook until it's reduced by half, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the beans and set aside.
• To assemble the casserole, pour half a jar (about 1 cup) of salsa verde into the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish or disposable foil baking pan. Add a layer of half the tortillas on top of the salsa verde, overlapping the edges. Spoon the rice over the tortillas, spread the tomato mixture over the rice, then sprinkle the corn over the tomatoes. Next, add the chicken and bean mixture, then sprinkle on half the cheese and pour over half the enchilada sauce. Next, add the rest of the tortillas, then pour on the rest of the salsa verde and the rest of the enchilada sauce and sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
• If you're baking the casserole right away, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and bake, covered with foil, for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve with sour cream and cilantro.
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TORTILLA, BEAN AND CHEESE CASSEROLE ("ENFRIJOLADAS")

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Put the drained beans and chicken broth in a large bowl.
• In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomato, chile, and garlic. Saute until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Rub the oregano, between palms of your hands and sprinkle over the beans. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Add the beans and broth to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool the beans for about 5 minutes before putting them in the blender. Carefully, pour the mixture into a blender and puree. Return the pureed mixture to the pan and gently reheat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
• Using tongs, pass the tortillas 1 by 1 through the refried bean sauce until they are somewhat softened and coated on both sides with the sauce. Set aside on a plate. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. Fold in half and arrange them, overlapping, in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Top with an additional 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the bean sauce, just enough to cover the beans but allow the edges of the folded tortillas to show. Bake until cheese is melted about 10 to 15 minutes.
• To serve, drizzle with Mexican sour cream lengthwise in a 2-inch thick strip down the center of the dish. Top with 8 overlapping red onion rings.

TORTILLA AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine onion, green bell pepper or red bell pepper, tomatoes, picante sauce, garlic, and cumin. Heat to a boil, lower heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
• Stir in beans.
• In a 13 X 9 X 2 baking dish, spread 1/3 of the bean mixture.
• Top bean layer with 6 tortillas, overlapping tortillas to fit the dimensions of dish, Layer 1 cup of the cheese over the tortillas.
• Layer another 1/3 of the bean mixture, remaining tortillas, and then remaining bean mixture.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until hot.
• Uncover and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Continue baking 5 more minutes.
• Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Top with garnishes of choice.

BLACK BEAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet combine onion, green chilis, undrained tomatoes, Picante sauce, garlic and cumin.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• Stir in beans.
• In 13x9x2 inch baking dish spread 1/3 of bean mixture over bottom.
• Top with 1/2 of tortillas, overlapping if necessary, and 1/2 of the cheese.
• Add another 1/3 of the bean mixture, then remaining tortillas and remaining bean mixture.
• Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and return to oven until cheese is melted.
• Let stand for 10 minutes.
• If desired, top with tomato slices, green onions and olives.
• Cut into squares and serve with sour cream or yogurt.

MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
• Spray a spring form cake pan or casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Brown ground beef and onion and then drain the grease.
• Add taco seasonings and cook according to package directions. Heat refried beans to make for easier spreading.
• Lay 1 tortilla in bottom of baking dish and spread 1/3 of the refried beans on it. Top with 1/3 of the meat and sprinkle on some cheese.
• Add the 2nd tortilla and spread 1/2 the rice, 1/2 salsa, 1/2 the corn and a little cheese.
• Add the 3rd tortilla and spread 1/3 beans ,1/3meat, and a little cheese.
• Add the 4th tortilla and layer the remaining beans ,meat, corn, rice, salsa and cheese.
• Bake, covered with foil, for about 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer. Let sit 5 minutes before cutting.
• After baking, top with sour cream, diced white onion and shredded lettuce, if desired.