Manitoba Hereford Connection - Fall 2023

From the Editor

What a year it has been! The days are getting shorter and the air is getting crisper. I hope everyone is ready for fall because it sure arrived in a hurry!

As we gear up for another fall sale run, I encourage everyone to take a look at those on offer throughout the newsletter. It looks like another exceptional offering put forward by breeders across Manitoba and Southeast Saskatchewan.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the Western National Hereford Show at Ag Ex in October.

Thanks, Sam

204-851-3189 | samantha.rimke@gmail.com

2023 Manitoba Hereford Association Board of Directors

President - Jay Rimke

Box 310 Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0

204-855-2534 - jayrimke@gmail.com

Vice President - Andrew Kopeechuk

Group 520 Box 7 Brandon, MB R7A 5Y5

204-573-9529 - rskfarms@hotmail.com

Treasurer - Holly Hyndman

Box 388 Hamiota, MB R0M 0T0

204-764-0331 - hollyrknh@goinet.ca

Secretary - Bobbi Rankin

RR 1 Wawanesa, MB R0K 2G0

204-537-2216 - rankinbb@goinet.ca

Director - Steven Manns

Box 478 Austin, MB R0H 0C0

204-466-2960 - mannsstevend@gmail.com

Director - Kenny Gulka

Box 236 Strathclair, MB R0J 2C0

431-282-3030 - kennethgulka@hotmail.com

Director - Albert Rimke

Box 370 Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0

204-855-2534 - amrimke@rfnow.com

Director - Travis Landels

Box 122 Cromer, MB R0M 0J0

204-851-4835 - travislandels@gmail.com

CHA Director - Janelle Gulka

Box 236 Strathclair, MB R0J 2C0

204-365-0931 - janelle@twinviewfarms.com

Return undelivered magazines to: Samantha Koroscil Box 443 Birtle, MB R0M 0C0

Hopefully everyone was able to gather up enough feed this summer with the little bit of rain we had. I assume everyone had enough grass to keep cattle out on pasture without having to feed cattle already. Now if freeze up can hold off for a few more weeks that would be great.

There was another great turnout at the MHA field day that was hosted by Twin View Polled Herefords this year. There was 130 entries and over 100 people in attendance. It was a great day; great people to visit with and it wasn’t too hot.

Ag Ex is being held October 25-28 in Brandon. We got the opportunity to host the Western National Hereford Show this year. I’m excited to see a great set of cattle on display this year with it being the 50th MB Ag Ex. The Good As Gold Sale is being held on December 1st in Brandon. I imagine there’s going to be a great selection of cattle on offer as always. Just a reminder for juniors that Bonanza is being held Brandon next year, so be sure to take a look at the offering.

I wish everyone a great fall ahead with fall shows, sales and harvest that will hopefully lead into a desirable winter.

MJHA Report - Kennedy Manns

A lot of juniors have started back at school and university this fall after an eventful summer traveling to Bonanza and other shows. This year’s Bonanza was held in Dundas, PEI, and we had three members attend and everyone did very well. Teegan Hyndman won Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Heifer Calf and Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer Calf and Kennedy Manns won Yearling Heifer and Overall Champion Female in the Heifer Lottery Classes. Bonanza once again ended with a delicious meal and celebration of many memories made. Next year’s Bonanza is going to be held in Brandon, Manitoba, and the MJHA has been doing lots of fundraising so keep watching for more to come. Twin View Polled Herefords were the

lucky winners of the heifer calf raffle we did in August at the Manitoba Hereford Field Day. Special thank you to Manns Herefords for donating the heifer and thank you to everyone that bought tickets. Twin View Polled Herefords (Janelle Gulka) also organized a silent auction at the Field Day with all proceeds going to Bonanza 2024. Thank you to everyone who donated prizes for the auction and to Janelle for organizing! Looking forward, I hope that you’ve looked into entering some animals into the Brandon Ag Ex at the end of October. You can find more information on the provincial exhibition website. I hope everyone has good luck with their fall sales coming up!

CHA Report - Janelle Gulka

As I sit to write this, the harvest dust is swirling, and I can hear the mooing of a recently weaned calf…. The temperatures are cooler now… and the change in the season is upon us.

And speaking of change…In December 2022, I was appointed as the new provincial Canadian Hereford Association director. Albert served the CHA for 9 years so it’d be impossible to assume I can match his contributions easily! Though there are some very big shoes to fill, I promise to do my best! Thank you to Albert and the entire Rimke family for their dedication in representing our province on both a provincial and national levels. I’d also like to thank the Hereford breeders who have reached out and offered their encouragement as I take on this exciting new role.

One of my first assignments as CHA director was to present the Manitoba Hereford Association nomination for the 2024 Canadian Hereford Association Honour Roll. Congratulations to Rae & Stephanie Kopeechuk on receiving this well-deserved distinction! Official presentation will take place at the Western National Hereford Show on October 27th at Manitoba AgEx. I hope you will join us in celebrating this wonderful and aspiring family.

At the beginning of April I was also able to travel to the Lundar Bull Sale and present 50 year membership pins to two well known and respected breeders; Robert Truthwaite of Hodgson, MB & Jack Cruise of Lundar, MB. Thank you to you both for your continued involvement in the Hereford breed.

At the end of July I travelled to Prince Edward Island for my first (in person) board meeting. It was exciting to take part in conversations with different breeders who all bring different perspectives on the Hereford Breed. A large part of our meeting focused on the CHA’s “Better Your Beef” marketing strategy which strives to solidify the position of the Hereford breed in today’s cattle market. Promoting Herefords as being cost-efficient, broadening the strength of maternal traits within crossbreeding programs, and improving the Hereford

influence on carcass were a few of the key features discussed. The strategy hopes to make Hereford the breed of choice for upcoming generations of cattle producers. We also discussed an ongoing desire for phenotype collection and the use of genomic testing. The continued assessment of data among breeders and feedlots will be beneficial as producers make herd evaluations moving forward.

The CHA Board of Directors plans to meet again virtually in October and in Calgary in December.

I’d also like to congratulate our Manitoba Junior Hereford Association members who made the trip to Prince Edward Island. The dedication and commitment from you and your families was inspiring. DON’T FORGET - Manitoba will be hosting Bonanza in 2024 and along with it, the CHA Annual General Meeting! If you’re interested in contributing, whether it be physically or financially please reach out to the Bonanza Planning Committee.

I look forward to visiting with you at Ag Ex in October and at the Manitoba Good As Gold Sale in December.

Janelle

CHA Honour Roll - Rae & Stephanie Kopeechuk

The Canadian Hereford Association congratulates Rae and Stephanie Kopeechuk on their induction into the Canadian Hereford Association Honour Roll.

Rae and Stephanie both grew up on mixed farms with beef herds that consisted of Hereford, Angus and Shorthorn cattle. They helped their parents with daily chores and calving until leaving home. Stephanie grew up in the Lake Audy district of Manitoba which provides prime grazing for cattle with its bush and lakes. Rae grew up in the Hilltop district near Erickson in similar cattle country.

Stephanie lived in Winnipeg following graduation and was employed at the Workers Compensation Board. Rae was employed with Manitoba Hydro in Gillam, Winnipeg and finally Brandon. He retired in 2007. The couple were married in 1973 and moved to Brandon the following year. They moved to their present farm site in 1984 when it consisted of a house and a bin. Every fence post and building resulted from their hard work. The couple has three children Andrew, Stephan and Sarah.

RSK Farm’s initiation in the Hereford business started in 1993 when Stephanie and Rae purchased cattle from Elizabeth Acres, the Campbells of Cypress River and Happy Hollow Herefords, the Gibb brothers. Rae and Stephanie have both played a major role in developing the RSK breeding program within the registered herd but more importantly the commercial aspect of the RSK herd. That commercial program is second to none with most of the cows now being used as recipient females for the purebreds. The couple can both be seen at many Hereford sales throughout the year and always have input into buying and sales selection.

Stephanie is responsible for taking care of the paperwork for the farm and is a major part of the success of the operation, she tackles any job that needs to be done. She is the premier record keeper for RSK Farms which includes registrations, transfers, financials and Verified Beef program details. She was also a Hereford representative for the Douglas Bull Test Station. Stephanie was the secretary for the Manitoba Hereford Association for six years and has travelled to several Bonanzas with MB juniors to attend national meetings. While on the MHA Board she obtained sponsorship and prizes for the MB Ag Ex show as well as MHA Field Days including two that were hosted at RSK. She was recognized for her contribution to Manitoba Herefords with the MHA Stewardship Award in 2020.

Both Rae and Stephanie continue to be active at RSK. They have been very involved with the RSK Farms/Rideau Angus Farm Elite Genetics bull and female sales. They are

never far away when it comes to helping organize the sales whether it is helping with the meal, penning, clipping, picturing or videoing – it couldn’t be done without them!

Community service is second nature to this couple. Stephanie was secretary for the Brandon Twins and Triplets Club, secretary and Sunday School Teacher for the Douglas United Church, a board member of the Douglas Ladies Curling Club. Rae served on the Board of Directors for the Manitoba Agricultural Museum and was a trustee for Douglas United Church. Each year a percentage of RSK beef sales is donated to the Douglas Community Recreation Association.

Off farm Stephanie was a Customer Service Manager for 13 years at Walmart. Rae was the yard crew supervisor for 16 years at MB Hydro overseeing the majority of coal sales and receiving.

Over the years RSK has had a commanding showring presence and the operation has had many divisional and overall champions at the Manitoba Ag Ex and Canadian Western Agribition. In 2021 RSK Farms sold the all-time Canadian High Selling Spring Yearling Bull: RSK SCK 7615 Double Down 30H.

Rae and Stephanie supported their children in whatever they chose to be involved in. They were involved with the Carberry 4-H Beef Club and were an active part of the CJHA when their children were active in Juniors.

They were proud to host the 2012 World Hereford Conference Post tour and hosted the New Zealand Ag Tour in 2014. Embryo sales from RSK have been global and as a result RSK genetics are found in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Wales. Live cattle have been sent to Russia and Kazakhstan with Exports International.

In 30 years, Rae and Stephanie have watched the growth of their Hereford operation from modest beginnings to the internationally recognized program it is today.

Congratulations to Emma Fox on being a Recipeint of the CJHA KGF Future of the Breed Scholarship.

Emma is a fifth generation Hereford breeder, aiming to pursue an education to excel in the animal sciences, with focus on meat science, animal nutrition, genetics, sustainable land use and animal rearing. Emma will be attending Oklahoma State University majoring in Animal Science. In her own words, Emma says, “ I know where my cattle roots originated and am deeply compelled to reciprocate any knowledge gained to the breed that has given my family so much.” Congratulations Emma!

Baby Announcement

Lainey Mae Koroscil

June 25, 2023 - 9:01pm - 8lbs 1.8oz - 20.75”

Trey & Samantha Koroscil welcomed their daughter, Lainey Mae Koroscil, on June 25th, 2023. Super excited Opa & Oma, Albert & Michelle Rimke, proud Uncle Jay & Uncle Levi as well as great grandparents, Ron & Kathy Batho.

2023 CJHA KGF Future of the Breed Scholarship Recipient - Emma Fox www.mbhereford.ca

MHA Website

The MHA is updating their website! Be sure to check it out when it launches this fall!

www.mbhereford.ca

Be sure to text 204-365-0931 your location pin so it can be added to the online directory map!

50th Manitoba Ag Ex

Be sure to attend the 50th Annual MB Ag Ex in Brandon, MB from October 25-28, 2023.

The Western National Hereford Show will take place on Friday, October 27, 2023.

2023 MHA Field Day

August 26, 2023 - Twin View Polled Herefords, Strathclair, MB

Judges: Andre Steppler, Miami, MB; Neil Carson, Rossburn, MB; Doug Allison, Rossburn, MB

Results

FEMALE SHOW

Junior Heifer Calf

Split #1

1. Doug Troop, Brandon, MB with DTHF LOLA 1L sired by PCL 118U DODGE 3D

2. AM Ranching, Oak Lake, MB with MAR 36G REAL LADY ET 197L sired by HAROLDSON’S UNITED 33D 36G

Split #2

1. Twin View Polled Herefords, Strathclair, MB with TWIN-VIEW 48H GRACKLE 128L sired by TWIN-VIEW 94F

REIGNS JR 48H

2. RSK Farms, Brandon, MB with RSK SCK 7165 MS NELLIE ET 101L sired by H RW ALL IN 7165 ET

Split #3

1. RSK Farms, Brandon, MB with RSK SCK 7165 MS NELLIE ET 92L sired by H RW ALL IN 7165 ET

2. Twin View Polled Herefords, Strathclair, MB with TWINVIEW 21E EDITH 118L sired by TWIN-VIEW 121C BANDIT

21E

Junior Heifer Calf Champion

RSK Farms, Brandon, MB with RSK SCK 7165 MS NELLIE ET 92L sired by H RW ALL IN 7165 ET

Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion

Twin View Polled Herefords, Strathclair, MB with TWINVIEW 48H GRACKLE 128L sired by TWIN-VIEW 94F

REIGNS JR 48H

Senior Heifer Calf

Split # 1

1. RSK Farms, Brandon, MB with RSK 91H MISS SAGE 52L sired by RSK 173D COMMAND ET 91H

2. Twin View Polled Herefords, Strathclair, MB with TWINVIEW 21E MCKARTNEY 78L sired by TWIN-VIEW 121C

BANDIT 21E

Split # 2

1. RSK Farms, Brandon, MB with RSK 207H MISS SPARKLES ET 38L sired by NJW 139C 181F BALANCE 207H

2. AM Ranching, Oak Lake, MB with MAR 9365 LEYLA ET 19L sired by UPS ENTICE 9365 ET

Split # 3

1.KTCT Polled Herefords, Portage la Prairie, MB with KTCT 18F LISA 3L sired by MANNS LAWMEN 20C 18F

2. Doug Troop, Brandon, MB with DTHF LADY LUCK 98L sired by PCL 118U DODGE 3D

Split # 4

1. Doug Troop, Brandon, MB with DTHF LATOYA 179L sired by PCL A191 FLATLANDER 75F

2. Twin View Polled Herefords, Strathclair, MB with TWINVIEW 183F PARTRIDGE 5L sired by TH MASTERPLAN 183F

Split # 5

1. Sinnibar Stock Farm, Russell, MB with SINNIBARS 401G

PIXIE 109L sired by MHPH 646D GUNFIRE ET 401G

2. Richaud Stock Farms, Portage la Prairie, MB with RSF 531E EMERALD 5L sired by SQUARE-D BULLSEYE 531E

Split # 6

1. Sinnibar Stock Farm, Russell, MB with SINNIBARS 401G

L’IL ROSIE 106L sired by MHPH 646D GUNFIRE ET 401G

2. Sinnibar Stock Farm, Russell, MB with SINNIBARS 401G

L’IL DONNA 102L sired by MHPH 646D GUNFIRE ET 401G

Senior Heifer Calf Champion

Sinnibar Stock Farm, Russell, MB with SINNIBARS 401G

PIXIE 109L sired by MHPH 646D GUNFIRE ET 401G

Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion

Sinnibar Stock Farm, Russell, MB with SINNIBARS 401G

L’IL ROSIE 106L sired by MHPH 646D GUNFIRE ET 401G

Yearling Females

Split # 1

1. Twin View Polled Herefords, Strathclair, MB with TWINVIEW 48C HOT TOTTI 117K sired by GHC -TABOO CADILLAC 48C

2. Jesse Procyk, SK with HMS HI-CLIFFE 225D KAROKE 32K sired by MLL 10Y ROCKY ET 225D

Split # 2

1. Lone Pine Cattle Services, SK with XLP SF JAZZY ET 61K sired by HARVIE OVHF EMPOWER ET 5F

2. Twin View Polled Herefords, Strathclair, MB with TWINVIEW 72E PEONY 72K sired by WGHC WESTERMAN 72E

Split # 3

1. Kennedy Manns, Austin, MB with MHPH 27C VICKIE 212K sired by NJW 73S 38W RIMROCK 27C ET

2. Lucas Bieganski, Douglas, MB with SHEREFF XKEONA

1F 10K sired by MAST-R FRANCHISE 1F

Split # 4

1. Harley & Madeline McCauley, Russell, MB with SINNIBAR’S 401G ROSALEA 120K sired by T MHPH 646D GUNFIRE ET 401G

2. Phil & Lesley Allen, Roblin, MB with HPH MS CONNIE 5F 208K sired by HARVIE OVHF EMPOWER ET 5F

Split # 5

1. Kennedy Manns, Austin, MB with ICF WILMA 155E 115K sired by TGHC C5 ATTENTION 155E

2. Jeff Lees, Arcola, SK with RVP 4013 KNOCK OUT 18K sired by INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET

Yearling Female Champion

Lone Pine Cattle Services, SK with XLP SF JAZZY ET 61K sired by HARVIE OVHF EMPOWER ET 5F

Reserve Yearling Female Champion

Harley & Madeline McCauley, Russell, MB with SINNIBAR’S 401G ROSALEA 120K sired by T MHPH 646D GUNFIRE ET 401G

Two Year Old Champion Female

Duncan Lees, Arcola, SK with BLAIR-ATHOL 124E SASSY 145J sired by MCCOY 53A PATENT 124E with calf at side BLAIR-ATHOL AD 27C SAUCY 14L sired by NJW 73S 38W

RIMROCK 27C ET

Reserve Two Year Old Champion Female

Twin View Polled Herefords, Strathclair, MB with TWINVIEW 94F CLEMENTINE 127J sired by TWIN-VIEW 121C

REIGNS 94F with calf at side TWIN-VIEW 5J THE COWPOKE 76L sired by TWIN-VIEW 174E ALLMIGHTY 5J

Senior Champion Female

Sinnibar Stock Farm, Russell, MB with GLENLEES 102B

REVA 14F sired by Haroldson’s JVJ Royal 24E with calf at side SINNIBARS 401G LONESTAR 112L sired by MHPH

646D GUNFIRE ET 401G

Reserve Senior Champion Female

Jeff Lees, Arcola, SK with BLAIR-ATHOL 124E APPLAUSE

122G sired by MCCOY 53A PATENT 124E with calf at side BLAIR-ATHOL AD 27C BEDARD 59L sired by NJW 73S

38W RIMROCK 27C ET

Grand Champion Female

Duncan Lees, Arcola, SK with BLAIR-ATHOL 124E SASSY

145J sired by MCCOY 53A PATENT 124E with calf at side BLAIR-ATHOL AD 27C SAUCY 14L sired by NJW 73S 38W

RIMROCK 27C ET

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Lone Pine Cattle Services, SK with XLP SF JAZZY ET 61K sired by HARVIE OVHF EMPOWER ET 5F

BULL SHOW

Junior Bull Calf

Spilt # 1

1. AM Ranching, Oak Lake, MB with MAR 36G UNITED 287L sired by HAROLDSON’S UNITED 33D 36G

2. Phil & Lesley Allen, Roblin, MB with ALLENHURST LONE RANGER 40L sired by ALLENHURST FELIX 13F

Split # 2

1. KTCT Polled Herefords, Portage la Prairie, MB with KTCT 35J JACK 32L sired by ROSELAWN PIONEER 358C ET 35J

2. Roselawn Polled Herefords, Killarney, MB with ROSELAWN PIONEER 28J 65L sired by ROSELAWN PIONEER

358C 28J

Spilt # 3

1. RSK Farms, Brandon, MB with RSK SCK 207H PROCEED

78L sired by NJW 139C 181F BALANCE 207H

2. Jeff Lees, Arcola, SK with BLAIR-ATHOL AD 27C BEDARD 59L sired by N NJW 73S 38W RIMROCK 27C ET Junior Bull Calf Champion

KTCT Polled Herefords, Portage la Prairie, MB with KTCT 35J JACK 32L sired by ROSELAWN PIONEER 358C ET 35J Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion

RSK Farms, Brandon, MB with RSK SCK 207H PROCEED

78L sired by NJW 139C 181F BALANCE 207H

Senior Bull Calf

Spilt # 1

1. RSK Farms, Brandon, MB with RSK 5511 RESOLUTE ET 51L sired by H WR SUSTAINABLE 5511 ET

2. Twin View Polled Herefords, Strathclair, MB with TWINVIEW 5J THE COWPOKE 76L sired by TWIN-VIEW 174E ALLMIGHTY 5J

Split # 2

1. RSK Farms, Brandon, MB with RSK SCK 207H NEW NOISE ET 42L sired by NJW 139C 181F BALANCE 207H

2. KTCT Polled Herefords, Portage la Prairie, MB with KTCT 18F LORNE 1L sired by MANNS LAWMEN 20C 18F Spilt # 3

1. Twin View Polled Herefords, Strathclair, MB with TWINVIEW 48G DAVID 4L sired by HAROLDSON’S SCC PAVATI 48G

2. Jessica Eve O’Connor, SK with XLPB COLD PLAY 29L sired by NJW 11B 6589 AUTHORITY 57G ET

Senior Bull Calf Champion

RSK Farms, Brandon, MB with RSK SCK 207H NEW NOISE ET 42L sired by NJW 139C 181F BALANCE 207H

Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion

RSK Farms, Brandon, MB with RSK 5511 RESOLUTE ET 51L sired by H WR SUSTAINABLE 5511 ET

Grand Champion Bull

RSK Farms, Brandon, MB with RSK SCK 207H NEW NOISE ET 42L sired by NJW 139C 181F BALANCE 207H

Reserve Grand Champion Bull

RSK Farms, Brandon, MB with RSK 5511 RESOLUTE ET 51L sired by H WR SUSTAINABLE 5511 ET

Progeny of Dam

Sinnibar Stock Farm, Russell, MB

Get of Sire

RSK Farms, Brandon, MBB

Breeder’s Herd

Sinnibar Stock Farm, Russell, MB

Premier Breeder

RSK Farms, Brandon, MB

Premier Exhibitor

RSK Farms, Brandon, MB

Join us for next summer!

24-27 th th

The MJHA would like to welcome everyone to Bonanza 2024 in Brandon, MB next summer, July 24-27, 2024.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to Manns Herefords for the donation heifer that was auctioned off at the MHA Field Day with all proceeds going to Bonanza 2024! We would also like to thank Twin View Polled Herefords for organizing and donating to the Bonanza Raffle that took place at the Field Day. Thank you to everyone that bought tickets for these two raffles, we really appreciate all your support!

Offering

a selection of proven females with heifer calves, powerful bred heifers, and elite show heifer prospects

XLP 87K

XLP 15K

TSA 42K

XLP 917L

TSA 34L

TSA 6K

CRITT 21K

HMS 3K

ANL ACDT

183F JADA

115 ET 95L

BROOKS 31J 17C GRETA 9L

GLENLEES DBK 69H LANA 8L

ANL 70H SUNNY 2G 98K

GLENLEES J030 TEMPTRESS 6L

BROOKS 71D 213B FANCY FRAN 14K

MCCOY 9707 ROSE 209K

Karl:

CO

Milestone, SK Chad, Carrie Emma, Megan & Kalla Nicholas

Chad: 306-436-7300

Carrie: 306-436-7425

Gary & Florence Nicholas cnicholas@mccoycattle.com www.mccoycattle.com

MCCOY 183F CONNIE 35K

SQUARE-D BELLE 54C

Ingredients:

• 1 lbs ground beef

• 1 cup corn

• 2/3 cup cream of mushroom soup

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/3 cup whole milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

• 1/4 cup sour cream

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 cup bacon, cooked & crumbled

• 32 oz tater tots

2. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until browned.

3. Add the corn, mushroom soup, 1/2 cup cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder, black pepper and bacon to the skillet and mix well.

4. In a 9x13 pan, layer the beef mixture and cheese, then line up the tater tots and bake for 40-45 minutes.

5. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake another 5 minutes.

Recipe: www.dinnerthendessert.com

Cowboy Casserole Sheet Pan Quesadilla

Ingredients:

• 8 large tortillas

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion

• 1 medium green bell pepper

• 1 lbs ground beef

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Directions:

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1 - 15oz can black beans

• 3/4 cup corn kernels

• 2 cups monterey jack cheese

• 1 cup cheddar cheese

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray an 18×13-inch sheet pan with cooking spray.

2. In a large skillet heat the olive oil. Add onion and bell pepper, cook for 3 minutes. Add the beef, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper, stir well and cook until meat is browned. Stir in black beans and corn kernels and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

3. Place 6 of the flour tortillas around the edges of the sheet pan, with the tortillas hanging halfway over the edge of the pan, place an addition tortilla in the center.

4. Evenly spread the meat mixture over tortillas and sprinkle cheeses.

5. Place the last tortilla in the center of the mixture. Carefully begin folding the tortillas towards the middle. Place another sheet pan on top of the folded tortillas and press down.

6. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the top sheet pan and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the top is golden brown. Remove sheet pan from oven, cool slightly. Serve with sour cream, salsa, pico de gallo, or guacamole if desired.