Mexican Pork and Beans Casserole

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Taco seasoning mix, enchilada sauce and tortillas take pork and beans on a trip south of the border.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 can (15 to 16-ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 envelope (1-ounces) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
• 1 can (10-ounces) Old El Paso® enchilada sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 corn tortillas (6 inch), cut in half, then cut crosswise into 1-inch strips (about 2 cups)
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (4-ounces)
• 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4-cup), if desired

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook pork over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain.

In ungreased 2-quart casserole, stir pork, beans, taco seasoning mix, enchilada sauce, water and tortilla strips until well mixed.

Cover and bake about 40 minutes or until heated through. Stir casserole; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 5 to 8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato.