Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Beef Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans; 2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, drained; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon oregano leaves; 2 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 3 teaspoons green onions, chopped; 1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce; 8 flour tortillas, 8 inch; sour cream

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, drained
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon oregano leaves
2 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3 teaspoons green onions, chopped
1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce
8 flour tortillas, 8 inch
sour cream

1
Cook ground beef, salt, pepper, green chilies, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is tender.
2
Drain well.
3
Fold in refried beans.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5
Pour 1/2 of enchilada sauce into a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish; sprinkle with oregano.
6
Spoon 3-4 T of beef and bean mixture onto each tortilla, top with 2 T cheese.
7
Roll up and place seam side down in sauce.
8
Top tortillas with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
9
Bake for 30 minutes.
10
Garnish with green onions and sourc cream.

1419

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans, 2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, drained, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Beef Enchiladas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Enchiladas

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Variations & substitutions

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