• for the enchilada sauce:
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp chili powderr
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ¾ tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 15 oz (2 cups) tomato sauce
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 lb. ground beef or shredded chicken
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 15 oz (1 can) beans (black, pinto, or kidney)
• 1 cup enchilada sauce + 1 cup enchilada sauce for the top
• 1 cup pepper jack cheese + 1 cup pepper jack cheese for the top
• 8 tortillas (I like flour or brown rice tortillas, I haven't made this with corn.)

(You'll need two cups of sauce.)

for the enchiladas:

Preheat the oven to 350º F.

Start by making the enchilada sauce. In a small saucepan, add the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chilli powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and cook in the oil for 2 minutes to release the flavour.

Then, add the tomato paste and tomato sauce and mix well. Let the sauce simmer covered on low heat while you make the filling.

To make the enchiladas heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers and saute for 4 to 5 minutes before adding the meat. Brown the meat, this takes about 7 to 8 minutes.

Then, add the garlic, chilli powder, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture and cook for 2 minutes before stirring in the beans, 1 cup of the enchilada sauce, and 1 cup of the cheese. Mix well and remove from the heat.

Then, get out a large casserole dish (I use an 11x7, but any large dish will work) and lay 1 tortilla in the dish. Spoon about a ¼ cup portion of filling in a line on the tortilla and wrap the tortilla around the filling, making an open-ended burrito. Do this with the 8 remaining tortillas, stacking them against each other, until they're all filled.

Top with the remaining sauce and cheese and cover the dish with foil.

Bake for 20 minutes covered, and 10 minutes uncovered in the oven, or until the cheese is bubbly.

Serve with any desired toppings and enjoy!