Best Beef Enchiladas Recipe

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Best beef enchiladas recipe stuffs soft tortillas with spicy ground beef filling enhanced with black beans and rich enchilada sauce throughout. This superior recipe approach creates complex flavor layers while maintaining traditional enchilada structure and presentation. The combination of beef and black beans adds protein richness and authentic taste.

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This easy beef enchilada recipe stuffs soft tortillas with a spicy ground beef filling with black beans and enchilada sauce that tastes absolutely amazing! This is truly a recipe your family will love!

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef

  • ¼ medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 ½ cups enchilada sauce

  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 8 flour tortillas

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Directions

  1. Gather ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

    a top down view of ground beef and onions being browned in a large skillet.

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  3. Stir 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, parsley, taco seasoning, oregano, and black pepper into ground beef until cheese is melted. Mix in enchilada sauce, chili powder, garlic, and salt; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

    a top down view of enchilada sauce and cheese stirred into ground beef and onion mixture in a large skillet.

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  4. Lay a tortilla onto a work surface and spoon about 1/4 cup meat sauce down the center of tortilla. Top meat sauce with 1 tablespoon black beans and a sprinkling of black olives. Roll up tortilla, enclosing filling; lay seam-side down in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

    a top down view of beef enchiladas being rolled and put into a prepared baking dish.

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  5. Spoon any remaining meat sauce over rolled tortillas. Scatter any remaining black beans and black olives over the top. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.

    a top down view of an unbaked enchilada casserole topped with sauce, sliced black olives, and shredded cheddar cheese.

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  6. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, 20 to 22 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

     a top down view of baked beef enchiladas in a turquoise 9x13 casserole .

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  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

583 Calories
29g Fat
46g Carbs
33g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 583
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g37%
Saturated Fat 12g61%
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 1216mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 46g17%
Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin C 10mg11%
Calcium 235mg18%
Iron 7mg36%
Potassium 791mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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