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Green Chile and Pinto Bean Layered Mexican Casserole
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Green Chile and Pinto Bean Layered Mexican Casserole

Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch Baking Dish
  • Large skillet

Ingredients

Casserole:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 2 (15-oz) cans of pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 (10-oz) cans of whole mild green chiles drained
  • ½ cup tomatillo verde sauce

Serving:

  • Salsa
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Spray an 8x8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes, until tender. 
  • Add the garlic, cumin, and oregano, then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Add the drained pinto beans and cook 3-4 minutes. Mash the beans slightly with a potato masher or fork.  
  • Add the tomatillo verde sauce and simmer until the sauce is mostly absorbed by the beans, about 5-6 minutes. 
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream, green onions, and fresh cilantro.
  • While the bean mixture is cooking, open the whole chiles with your fingers and wipe them with paper towels to pat dry and remove any remaining seeds.
  • In the prepared glass baking dish, make a layer with half of the whole green chiles.
  • Next layer half of the bean mixture and half of the cheese.
  • Repeat with a layer of the remaining green chiles, and the final layer of bean mixture and cheese. 
  • Layer slices of tomatoes on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. 
  • Remove the foil and bake for 20 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling. 
  • Turn the oven to broil and cook for a few minutes until the cheese becomes golden brown. Side Note: Keep an eye on it while broiling so it doesn't get burned.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Serve topped with salsa, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, diced avocado, and a side of tortilla chips. Enjoy.