One-Pot Meatless Enchilada Casserole
An enchilada-inspired one-pot stew or casserole made with all of those wonderful enchilada flavors and ingredients. Includes a recipe for homemade enchilada sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: meatless, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 444kcal
FOR THE ENCHILADA SAUCE
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ¼ cup red chili powder
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE ENCHILADA STEW
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2-3 jalapeno peppers chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup fresh corn frozen is good, too
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2-3 cups enchilada sauce see above
- 1 can pinto or black beans 15 ounces, drained
- 4 corn tortillas sliced into half-inch strips
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh chopped cilantro for serving
Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat.
Add flour and chili powder. Reduce heat to low and stir constantly, about 5 minutes, until the mixture browns.
Add in tomato paste, broth, cumin and garlic powder. Stir to incorporate.
Allow the mixture to thicken up and become consistent, stirring often, 2-3 minutes.
Salt and pepper to taste, then set aside until ready to use.
FOR THE ENCHILADA STEW
Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet or pan to medium heat.
Add onions and peppers. Cook about 5 minutes to soften.
Add garlic and stir. Cook 1 more minute.
Add corn, salt and pepper to taste, cumin and oregano. Stir.
Add enchilada sauce, beans, sliced tortillas and half the cheddar cheese. Stir to incorporate.
Top with the remaining cheese.
Set oven to broil.
Set the skillet in the middle of the oven and broil for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is nicely melted.
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve!
Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 1600mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 2695IU | Vitamin C: 62.2mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3.6mg