Iowa Enchiladas

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 8-10 (6-inch) soft taco-size flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place a layer of tortillas in the bottom of the dish. Spread half of the meat mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
5. Top with another layer of tortillas and the remaining meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Serve with sour cream and cilantro.

Interesting Facts

• Iowa enchiladas are a popular comfort food in the Midwest.
• The dish was created by a woman from Iowa who wanted to make a Mexican-style dish using ingredients she could find in her local grocery store.
• The dish is a great way to use up leftover ground beef.