Beef Enchilada Recipe
Beef Enchiladas with seasoned ground beef and smashed pinto beans rolled up in flour tortillas then smothered in a red chili sauce. This is the easy Tex-Mex way to make a beef enchilada recipe baked in a casserole. It's one of our Best-Loved recipes perfect for weeknight dinner or a special crowd!
Equipment
- 1 large baking dish, (15x11)
- 1 medium saucepan, (for enchilada sauce)
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 8 flour tortillas, (burrito-size)
Beef Filling:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 small onion, (diced)
- 1/3 cup taco seasoning
- 30 oz canned pinto beans, (two 15 oz cans, mashed)
- 1 cup cheese dip, (divided)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Enchilada Sauce:
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup tomato juice*
- 1/2 cup sour cream, (Daisy brand)
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
Directions:
- In a large skillet fry the beef and onion until browned (10 minutes.) Add the taco seasoning, drained and mashed beans, 1/2 cup of cheese dip, salt, and pepper. Stir and set aside.
- Make the Enchilada Sauce: Melt butter and whisk in the flour. Add milk, tomato juice, and water-bring to a boil. Then add 1/2 cup of cheese dip. Turn off the heat and stir in sour cream, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare the baking dish by spreading 1 cup of the enchilada sauce over the bottom.
- Assemble enchiladas: place a heaping 1/2 cup of the beef filling into each flour tortilla and roll up, tucking in sides.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the arranged tortillas. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly and hot. Serve with Pico de gallo or sour cream.
Notes
Tomato juice Substitute: puree a 10 oz can of diced tomatoes and green chiles (like Rotel)
- Can use any jarred cheese sauce or melt Velveeta cheese with milk.
- Use 3 1/2 cups of any cooked beans that are mashed.
Nutrition Facts
Beef Enchilada Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
724
% Daily Value*
Fat
45
g
69
%
Saturated Fat
18
g
113
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
117
mg
39
%
Sodium
2435
mg
106
%
Potassium
903
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
48
g
16
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
2016
IU
40
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
304
mg
30
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
