SANTA ANNA'S BLACK BEAN CASSEROLE - AUTHENTIC MEXICAN!

Santa Anna's Black Bean Casserole - Authentic Mexican! image

Provided by Um Safia

Time 1h

Yield 4 dishes full, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chopped onions
1 1/3 cups chopped green bell peppers
14 ounces chopped plum tomatoes
3/4 cup favorite salsa
1/2 teaspoon garlic
2 teaspoons cumin
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
8 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup sliced avocados or 1 cup guacamole, to serve

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine first 6 ingredients, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in beans.
Spread 1/3 of the bean mixture over the bottom of a 13x9-inch pan. Top that with half of the tortillas, overlapping as necessary and half of the cheese. Add another 1/3 of the bean mixture, then remaining tortillas and bean mixture.
Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and let stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.
Serve by topping with the sliced avocado or guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.6, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 44.5, Sodium 591.8, Carbohydrate 78.9, Fiber 23.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 30.8