Make Ahead Ground Beef Enchiladas

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. (If preparing ahead, do not preheat the oven until ready to cook)
• In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, 7 to 10 minutes. 
• Drain if needed Stir in some red onion and pepper and cook until soft, 5 minutes longer. 
• Remove from heat and stir in the beans.
• If you are prepping this ahead of time, store extra onions and red pepper in an airtight container. Store the cooked ground beef, onions and peppers, in their own container. Place in the fridge until ready to cook.

When ready to cook:

• Spread 3/4 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish. 
• Fill each tortilla with beef mixture. Roll tightly and place seam side tucked down into prepared dish. 
• Cover with sauce and cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven 30 to 35 minutes. Cheese will be melted and browning and sauce will by bubbly.

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onion for 5 minutes, until soft. 
• Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds longer. 
• Stir in the cumin, chili pepper, cocoa powder and cook 30 seconds. 
• Add the bay leaf, roasted tomatoes, salsa, and broth. Scraping the bottom of the pan to break up any brown bits. Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and tabasco if desired.
• Bring to a simmer and let cook 30 minutes. 
• Remove from heat and carefully puree in a blender until smooth and thick.
• Save sauce in a jar or airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge.