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Bean tortilla casserole

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Ingredients:
4 cupWater, *
1 lbsPinto Beans, Dried, *
1/2 cupOnion, Finely Chopped, 1 Med
2 eachCloves Garlic
1 xChiles, **
1 1/2 tspChicken Bouillon, Instant
1/8 tspCumin, Ground
1/2 cupVegetable Oil
2 1/2 cupCooked Chicken, Diced
12 eachFlour Tortillas, ***
1 1/2 cupDairy Sour Cream
1 1/2 cupMontery Jack Cheese, Shredded
1/4 cupGreen Onions w/Tops, Sliced
Procedures:
1* four 15 oz cans of pinto beans may be substituted for the water and ** you should use 1/3 to ?cup of canned chipotle chiles in adabo *** tortillas should be 8-inches in diameter and be warmed.
2Mix water, beans, chopped onion and garlic in 4-quart dutch oven.
3Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
4Simmer uncovered until beans are tender, about 3 hours adding water if necessary.
5Place half the beans, ?cup of bean liquid, the chipotle chiles, bouillon (dry), and cumin in food processor workbowl fitted with steel blade or in blender container.
6Cover and process until smooth; pour into large bowl.
7Place remaining beans with just enough liquid to cover in workbowl.
8Cover and process until smooth; add to bean mixture in bowl.
9Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot; stir in bean mixture.
10Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until mixture is consistency of cake batter.
11Heat oven to 350 °F.
12Spoon scan ?cup chicken onto half of each tortilla; fold tortillas into halves.
13Arrange in greased 3-quart round shallow casserole or rectangular baking dish 13 x 9 x 2-inches; spoon bean mixture over tortillas.
14Top with sour cream, cheese and green onions.
15Bake uncovered until hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes