Ground Beef Enchiladas

These Ground Beef Enchiladas are full of great flavors and textures. If you’re looking for a simple way to level up taco night, add this recipe to your list.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Servings:

Calories: 486kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

1 can (28 oz) enchilada sauce or jar
1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup yellow onion diced
1 pkg (1 oz) low-sodium taco seasoning
4 garlic cloves minced
1 can (14 oz) black beans drained
1 can (14 oz) refried beans
1 can (7 oz) mild diced green chiles
8 medium-sized tortilla shells
3 cups Mexican / Fiesta cheese blend
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Add ½ cup of enchilada sauce to the bottom of your 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
Add the ground beef and onions to a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 7 minutes or until the juices run clear.
Drain any excess fat.
Add the taco seasoning and garlic cloves. Stir for 1 minute.
Add the beans and green chiles. Stir until combined.
Transfer a heaping measuring cup (just over 1 cup) of meat mixture and a ¼ cup of cheese to each shell. Fold the shell and place it seam-side down on the baking dish.
Repeat this process until all the shells are placed in the baking dish.
Top the shells with 2 cups or even the remaining enchilada sauce, depending on how saucy you want the enchiladas.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle the cilantro on top.

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Notes

Warm up your tortillas to make them easier to roll and less likely to rip.
Allow the beef enchiladas time to rest before serving them to keep the filling from oozing out.
Generously grease your casserole dish to keep the enchiladas from sticking to the bottom.

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