Beef and Bean Enchiladas

Photo: Lady Catherine Gourmet

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 jalapeño pepper – diced with seeds

2 green bell peppers - sliced

1 pound ground beef

1 cup sliced scallions

1/2 onion – sliced

3 cloves garlic – crushed and chopped

15 ounces Can black beans – drained

1 1/2 cups shredded Jack cheese

1 cup chunky salsa

1/4 cup fresh cilantro – chopped

1 teaspoon Chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

Preparation

Preheat Oven 375 degrees:

In a large frying pan heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the peppers, sliced onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add ground beef and scallions and cook until beef is browned. Remove from heat and add the beans and spices.

Prepare a baking dish prepared with a tablespoon of olive oil. Fill each tortilla with ¼ cup of the beef mixture; roll. Pour remaining salsa over tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake about 8 minutes.