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Vegetarian Layered Chili Bean Casserole

Here's how you make Vegetarian Layered Chili Bean Casserole
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 1h
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole or diced tomatoes, with juice, coarsely chopped if using whole tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 (8 ounce) bag tortilla chips
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Saute green pepper and onion until tender. Add garlic saute 1 minute. Mix in kidney beans. Set aside.

  • Step 2: In saucepan, combine tomatoes, tomato sauce and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. Mix into the to kidney bean mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Step 3: In a bowl combine ricotta and Monterey Jack cheese, chiles, onions and eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

  • Step 4: Spread 1/4 of cheese mixture evenly in greased 13x9x2 inch glass baking dish. Arrange 1/4 of chips over cheese. Spread 1/4 of tomato mixture over chips. Repeat layer 3 more times.

  • Step 5: Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove foil and top with cheddar cheese and bake 10 to 15 minutes more. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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