Description
These Cheesy Beef & Bean Enchiladas are a delicious and satisfying Mexican-inspired dish that the whole family will love. Flavorful ground beef and hearty black beans are wrapped in soft flour tortillas, smothered in enchilada sauce, and baked until bubbly with melted cheese on top. Serve these easy-to-make enchiladas with your favorite toppings for a cozy and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef and Bean Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce, divided
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Add garlic, then brown the ground beef. Stir in black beans, spices, and 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce in a baking dish. Fill tortillas with beef mixture, roll up, and place in the dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Top with sour cream, avocado, or lime juice for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
