Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs ground beef
  • 1 onion, small finely diced
  • 1 14 ounces taco seasoning
  • 9 flour tortillas, 10 inch
  • 3 cups colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 29 ounces pinto beans, drained
  • 4 ounces green chilies
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
  • 1 12 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 12 cup chicken broth
  • 2 14 cups water
  • salt and pepper
  • jalapeno
  • lettuce
  • tomatoes
  • sour cream

Method

  • To make the REFRIED BEANS: Place the drained beans, butter, salt and green chilies in a food processor and puree until smooth.
  • To make the ENCHILADA SAUCE: Melt butter/margarine in a sauce pan.
  • Make a roux by browning flour in melted butter/margarine.
  • Add spices and tomato paste; stir until well blended into roux.
  • Add water gradually, stirring constantly.
  • Heat until boiling.
  • Add broth and continue simmering and stirring until desired thickness is achieved.
  • To make LAYERS: Brown the ground beef with onion, and drain.
  • Prepare with taco seasoning as directed on the package.
  • Place a thin layer of enchilada sauce at the bottom of a small, rectangular baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Place 3 tortillas in the pan, layering slightly.
  • I cut the edges of the two side ones to better fit the pan.
  • Spread 1/3 of the refried beans over the tortillas.
  • Spread 1/3 of the meat over the beans.
  • Add 1/3 of the sauce.
  • Add 1/3 of the cheese.
  • Repeat 2 more times ending with the cheese.
  • Spray the bottom of a piece of foil and cover the pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 15 minutes before cutting.
  • Top individual servings with desired condiments.