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  "name": "Ground Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole",
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  "datePublished": "2024-02-13T12:42:16.000Z",
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  "recipeYield": "6",
  "recipeCategory": "Beef",
  "recipeCuisine": "European",
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  "recipeIngredient": [
    "1 lb lean ground beef",
    "1 onion, diced",
    "2 cloves garlic, minced",
    "1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed",
    "1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained",
    "1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies",
    "1 cup enchilada sauce",
    "1 teaspoon ground cumin",
    "1/2 teaspoon chili powder",
    "Salt and pepper to taste",
    "6 small whole wheat tortillas",
    "1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese",
    "Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)"
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      "text": "Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil."
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      "text": "In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks."
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      "text": "Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is softened and translucent."
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    {
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      "text": "Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, enchilada sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to heat through and allow the flavors to meld."
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      "text": "Arrange 3 whole wheat tortillas on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping slightly to cover the bottom."
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      "text": "Spoon half of the beef and bean mixture over the tortillas, spreading it out evenly."
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      "text": "Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef and bean mixture."
    },
    {
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      "text": "Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, beef and bean mixture, and shredded cheddar cheese."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "text": "Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly."
    },
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      "text": "Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and slightly crispy."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "text": "Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving."
    },
    {
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      "text": "Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve the Ground Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole hot."
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    "servingSize": "1 serving",
    "calories": "480 calories",
    "fatContent": "24g",
    "saturatedFatContent": "12g",
    "transFatContent": "1g",
    "cholesterolContent": "75mg",
    "sodiumContent": "940mg",
    "carbohydrateContent": "35g",
    "fiberContent": "9g",
    "sugarContent": "5g",
    "proteinContent": "30g"
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