These Baked Beef and Bean Enchiladas are packed with seasoned ground beef, hearty beans, rich enchilada sauce, and loads of melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or meal prep — and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your USA & UK audience.
🕒 Prep & Cook Time
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Bake Time: 25 minutes
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Total Time: 45 minutes
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Servings: 6–8
🧰 Equipment Needed
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Large skillet
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9×13-inch baking dish
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Mixing spoon
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Measuring cups
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Aluminum foil
🥄 Ingredients
For the Filling:
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1 lb (450g) ground beef
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1 small onion (finely chopped)
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 cup canned black beans (drained & rinsed)
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1 cup canned pinto beans (drained & rinsed)
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1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade blend)
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½ cup water
For Assembling:
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8–10 flour tortillas
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2 cups red enchilada sauce
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2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
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½ cup sour cream (optional topping)
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Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Filling
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
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Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
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Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Add beans, taco seasoning, and water.
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Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
Step 2: Assemble
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Spread ½ cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of baking dish.
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Spoon beef mixture onto each tortilla.
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Roll tightly and place seam-side down in dish.
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Pour remaining sauce over top.
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Sprinkle generously with cheese.
Step 3: Bake
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Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
🧮 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
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Calories: 480
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Protein: 28g
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Carbs: 35g
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Fat: 26g
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Fiber: 6g
💡 Tips for Perfect Enchiladas
✔ Warm tortillas slightly before rolling to prevent cracking.
✔ Don’t overfill or they’ll be hard to roll.
✔ For extra flavor, add diced green chilies to the beef mixture.
✔ Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
🔄 Variations
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Spicy Version: Add jalapeños or hot sauce.
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Low-Carb Option: Use low-carb tortillas.
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Extra Cheesy: Mix cream cheese into the beef filling.
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Chicken Swap: Replace beef with shredded rotisserie chicken.
