Yield: 9 servings | Prep time: 20 mins | Bake: 25 mins | Total time: 25 mins

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

2/3 cup water

1 envelope taco seasoning

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14 1/2 oz.) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained

6 flour tortillas (8 inches)

1 can (16 oz.) refried beans

3 cups (12 oz.) shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 mins. Stir in black beans and tomatoes. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 mins.
  2. Place two tortillas in a greased 13×9″ baking dish. Spread with half of the refried beans and beef mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese.
  3. Cover and bake at 350°F for 25-30 mins or until heated through and cheese is melted.