Tortilla and bean casserole

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsOnion; Chopped
cupBell Pepper; Chopped
16ouncesWhole Tomato; Undrained
¾cupPace Picante Sauce
2Cloves Garlic; Minced
2teaspoonsGround Cumin
½teaspoonSalt
30ouncesBlack Beans; Rinsed And Drained
12Corn Tortillas
2cupsMonterey Jack Cheese; Or Cheddar
1mediumTomato; Thinly Sliced
Shredded Lettuce; Olives, Sour Cream,, Onions, Optional

Directions

In large skillet, combine onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, pace, garlic, cumin and salt. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with large spoon. Stir in beans. In 13 x 9 pan, spread ⅓ of bean mixture. Top with 6 tortillas, overlapping, and 1 cup cheese. Top with another ⅓ bean mixture, remaining tortillas and bean mixture. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 30 to 35 minutes or until hot. Top with tomatoes and remaining cheese. Continue baking 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Top as desired.

Recipe by: Pace newsletter spring 93 Posted to brand-name-recipes by Meg Antczak <meginny@...> on Mar 16, 1998