Dinner for 6
Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
Roasted vegetables and black beans layer with chipotle tomato sauce, tortillas, and Monterey Jack cheese in a baked casserole.
$12.26for 4 servings
$3.06 per serving$12.26 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.80Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.49Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.90Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 5.75 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 9 | $2.70Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.39 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 package (8 oz) sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 1 zucchini
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive or avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tomato sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2/3 cup any milk of choice or sub plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- 9 flour or corn tortillas
- diced avocado
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and spread the peppers, onion, mushrooms, and zucchini on a large baking sheet with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Blend the tomato sauce, garlic, chili powder, cumin, chipotle peppers, and milk until smooth.
- Reduce the oven to 375 F and spread some sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Layer tortillas, roasted vegetables, black beans, sauce, and cheese in the dish, finishing with sauce and cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, then let the casserole stand for 5 minutes and top with diced avocado.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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