
Best Beef Enchiladas Recipe
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.

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!
Ingredients
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
Gather ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, 20 to 22 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
583 | Calories |
29g | Fat |
46g | Carbs |
33g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 583 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 29g | 37% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 61% |
Cholesterol 94mg | 31% |
Sodium 1216mg | 53% |
Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 33g | 66% |
Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
Calcium 235mg | 18% |
Iron 7mg | 36% |
Potassium 791mg | 17% |
* 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.