Easy Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Easy Beef Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger; 2 cups four-cheese Mexican blend cheese; 1 (2 1/2 ounce) can black olives; 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (I like the spicy mix); 1 (16 ounce) can enchilada sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (12 ounce) can refried beans; ½ cup water; 1 (12 ounce) package flour tortillas; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb hamburger
2 cups four-cheese Mexican blend cheese
1 (2 1/2 ounce) can black olives
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (I like the spicy mix)
1 (16 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 ounce) can refried beans
½ cup water
1 (12 ounce) package flour tortillas
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

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Brown burger the way you like it.
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I like to brown mine with the spices, of course, but I use Minced Onion instead of raw onion (mostly b/c it keeps better).
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I also like to add Mexican Spice, Cayan Pepper,and some Mrs.
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Dash.
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Drain burger.
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Then you add the tomatoes and refried beans.
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Mix together thorougly.
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Then add olives and tomato sauce to mix together again.
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Fill your tortillas.
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I place them in the cake pan before filling them, and roll them together when I am done.
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You may not use all of your mixture, so pour it over the top of the filled tortillas, if you wish.
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Next, I pour the enchilada sauce on top of that, and sprinkle the shredded cheese.
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You may want to use the whole package or not, I like it cheesy.
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I also add about a 1/2 cup of water too.
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Stick this pan into a preheated oven, 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
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If you are like me, I make some spanish rice to put on the side, since I am not big on having rice inside of everything.
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Garnish with sour cream or guacamole to your heart's content.

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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.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb hamburger, 2 cups four-cheese Mexican blend cheese, 1 (2 1/2 ounce) can black olives, 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (I like the spicy mix), and more.

Yes, Easy 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!

Easy Beef Enchiladas

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Variations & substitutions

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