Description
These Cheesy Beef & Bean Enchiladas are a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Filled with seasoned ground beef, black beans, and gooey cheese, then topped with a zesty enchilada sauce, they are baked to perfection for a comforting Mexican-American dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Enchiladas:
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Sour cream and sliced jalapeños for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the beef mixture: In a skillet, cook onion, garlic, and beef. Add beans, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Simmer.
- Assemble enchiladas: Spoon beef mixture onto tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, roll up, and place in a baking dish.
- Bake: Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas, top with cheese, cover with foil, and bake. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Swap black beans for pinto beans if preferred.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option, but warm them first to prevent cracking.
- Enchiladas can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
