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Beef Enchilada Casserole

Name: Beef Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1 4 oz. can can mild chopped green chiles; pinch of cinnamon; 1 tsp EACH ground cumin, garlic powder, ground coriander, salt; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 3 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 15 oz. can pinto beans; 1 15 oz. can sweet corn, drained; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 15 corn tortillas; 4-6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 14.5 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes; salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef; 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, dried oregano; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Monterrey Jack cheese; 1 6 oz. can chopped black olives, drained

This Beef Enchilada Casserole is cheesy, saucy, meaty, Mexican comfort food at its most addicting! Juicy meat, creamy beans and sweet corn are enveloped in the BEST bold, smoky, quick and easy homemade enchilada sauce then layered between corn tortillas, cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese then baked...

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