Tex-Mex “Lasagna”

Serves 4–6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bag of pinto beans
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 3 Tbs hot salsa
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 6 tortillas toasted
  • 1 lb cheddar or jack
  • Mild taco sauce
  • 1 can chopped green chilies
  • 1 can chopped black olives
  • 1 medium onion sautéed

Directions

  1. Cook beans, chopped garlic, cumin & salsa in pressure cooker for 20–25 min
  2. Spray pam into cast iron skillet
  3. Layer tortillas, beans, grated cheese, taco sauce, onions, chilies, and olives
  4. Repeat using all ingredients
  5. Bake at 375° for 25 min

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Uncle Rich’s “Chili Rellenos” Style Casserole

Ingredients

  • 4 cans whole green chilies.
  • ½ lb Monterey jack cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1½ cup milk
  • 1 Tbs chili powder or cumin
  • or 1 Tbs hot chili sauce
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 medium onion
  • Olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°
  2. Cover bottom of 8×8 casserole with chilies
  3. Layer grated cheese and then more chilies
  4. Sauté onions until clear
  5. Add to pan
  6. Mix milk, salt, pepper, chili sauce & beaten eggs
  7. Pour over chilies and cheese
  8. Bake for 50 min at 350°