Beef Enchiladas
A hearty, delicious meal bursting with bold Mexican flavors, these beef enchiladas combine juicy beef filling with creamy refried beans and homemade enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
Spice Mix
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Cumin powder
- Paprika
- Dried oregano
- Cayenne pepper optional
Enchilada Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain flour all-purpose
- 2 cups chicken stock low sodium
- 1 cup tomato passata
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Beef Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 medium finely chopped onion
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 can black beans drained
To Assemble
- 8 pieces tortillas or burrito wraps
- 2 cups grated melting cheese such as Monterey Jack or cheddar
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Mix together onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using) to create the spice mix.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a paste and cook for one minute. Slowly whisk in chicken stock, adding more until the sauce thickens. Add tomato passata, salt, pepper, and two tablespoons of the spice mix. Cook until syrupy.
- In a skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add minced garlic and onion; cook for two minutes. Add ground beef, breaking it up until browned. Stir in remaining spice mix, refried beans, black beans, and a quarter cup of enchilada sauce. Cook for two more minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place a portion of beef filling on each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas and sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving, garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Notes
These enchiladas are best served hot with a garnish of cilantro and sides like Mexican rice or a green salad.