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beef enchiladas with red sauce

Delicious beef enchiladas smothered in a rich red sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably lean
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
Red Sauce
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
Enchiladas
  • 8 large corn tortillas

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in cumin, chili powder, black beans, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well and remove from heat.
Make the Red Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and water. Mix until smooth.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Soften the corn tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds.
  3. Spread a thin layer of red sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  4. Place a generous amount of the beef filling in each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. Pour the remaining red sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Let the enchiladas cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite toppings!

Notes

You can add toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or fresh cilantro for extra flavor.