Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 Tbs chili powder
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 clove garlic- minced
• 1 Tbs flour
• 1 onion- diced
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
• 1/3 cup sour cream, plus more for topping
• 1, 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2- 2 cups grated cheese- cheddar, Colby-Jack, etc.
• 4-6 flour tortillas- cut into strips, about 4 strips per tortilla
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large pan over medium-high heat, brown the beef with the diced bell peppers, diced onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Once meat is fully cooked, stir in the flour, until fully mixed, then slowly add the water and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. While meat is browning, combine the beans, enchilada sauce, and sour cream in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
3. In a greased 9×13 pan, put half of the meat mixture, spreading evenly. Put half of the tortilla slices over the meat, similar to layering lasagna noodles. Top the tortilla strips with half of the sauce, and then half of the cheese. Repeat all of these layers again, in the same order. Meat, tortillas, sauce, then cheese. Top with the sliced olives.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce and cheese are bubbly.
5. Garnish each serving with sliced green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.