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Ground Beef Enchiladas

These are hearty enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef, black beans, and plenty of cheese - ready in under an hour. The refried beans in the filling add richness and help hold everything together.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Spice Mix

  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp chipotle chili powder

Beef Filling

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño minced
  • 3/4 lb ground beef
  • 1 can refried beans 14 oz
  • 1 can black beans 14 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/4 cups red enchilada sauce

Assembly

  • 6 flour tortillas medium size
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

For Serving

  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Sour cream
  • Avocado
  • Extra jalapeños

Instructions

  • Combine cumin, paprika, oregano, and chipotle powder in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, and jalapeño; cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Add ground beef and spice mix; cook 6-8 minutes until browned, breaking up meat as it cooks.
  • Drain excess fat, leaving a little for flavor.
  • Stir in refried beans, black beans, and 1/4 cup enchilada sauce until combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in bottom of 9x13 baking dish.
  • Place 1/3 cup filling on lower third of each tortilla and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Roll tortillas tightly and place seam-side down in dish.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over rolled enchiladas.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over top.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and enchiladas are heated through.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with cilantro, sour cream, avocado, and extra jalapeños.
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