Description
These Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas are a family favorite, blending savory seasoned beef and black beans with gooey melted cheese in a convenient one-pan meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and onion. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Mix in Other Ingredients: Add black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), chili powder, cumin, and salt to the beef mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes until heated through and well combined.
- Warm Tortillas: While the mixture cooks, wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave them for about 30 seconds to soften.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Top with Sauce: Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, covering them generously. Sprinkle with remaining cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them rest for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve with chopped fresh cilantro and sour cream, if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture. You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 enchiladas
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg