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5-Ingredient Beef Enchiladas

These 5-Ingredient Beef Enchiladas are an easy and satisfying meal featuring seasoned ground beef, black beans, and cheese wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with zesty enchilada sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz) enchilada sauce
  • 8 small flour tortillas Warm slightly before using
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Choose cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, stirring occasionally until fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  2. Once the beef is brown, add the drained black beans to the skillet and mix well.
  3. Warm the tortillas slightly in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds, layering them between damp paper towels to make them pliable.
  4. Spread about ½ cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. On each tortilla, add a scoop of the beef and black bean mixture and a sprinkle of cheese, then roll them up tightly.
Baking
  1. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with leftover cheese.
  2. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  3. Let the enchiladas cool for a few minutes before serving with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For a healthier alternative, you can substitute the ground beef with ground chicken or turkey, or use lentils for a vegetarian option. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.