Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz.) can pinto, kidney or black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large red or green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (8 oz.) jar medium or hot taco or enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 12 (6 or 7-inch) corn tortillas
  • 2 c. (8 oz.) Kraft sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • sour cream
  • chopped cilantro (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cook meat with onion and garlic until no longer pink; drain.
  • Add beans, red pepper, tomato sauce, taco sauce, salt and oregano.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Spoon 1 cup meat mixture evenly in bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Layer 6 tortillas over sauce; top with half of remaining meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
  • Cover with remaining tortillas and meat mixture.
  • Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes; uncover, top with remaining cheese.
  • Continue baking 5 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.
  • Makes 8 servings.