Loaded Tex-Mex Beef Enchiladas
Ingredients
For the Filling
Ground beef ๐ฅฉ: 1 lb
Onion ๐ง
: 1 small, finely chopped
Garlic ๐ง: 2 cloves, minced
Taco seasoning ๐ฎ: 1 tbsp
Black beans ๐ซ: 1/2 cup, drained and rinsed
Corn kernels ๐ฝ: 1/2 cup (frozen or canned)
Diced green chilies ๐ถ๏ธ: 1/4 cup (optional)
For the Enchiladas
Flour tortillas ๐ฏ: 8 medium-sized
Enchilada sauce ๐
: 1 1/2 cups (store-bought or homemade)
Cheddar cheese ๐ง: 1 cup, shredded
Monterey Jack cheese ๐ง: 1 cup, shredded
For Garnish
Sour cream ๐ฅ: 1/3 cup
Diced tomatoes ๐
: 1/2 cup
Sliced green onions ๐ง
: 2 tbsp
Chopped cilantro ๐ฟ: 2 tbsp
Sliced jalapeรฑos ๐ถ๏ธ: Optional
Step-by-Step Instructions
1๏ธโฃ Prepare the Filling
Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
In a large skillet, cook ground beef ๐ฅฉ over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
Add chopped onion ๐ง
and garlic ๐ง to the skillet and sautรฉ until softened.
Stir in taco seasoning ๐ฎ, black beans ๐ซ, corn ๐ฝ, and diced green chilies ๐ถ๏ธ. Cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined.
2๏ธโฃ Assemble the Enchiladas
Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce ๐
on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla ๐ฏ, sprinkle with a bit of shredded cheese ๐ง, and roll tightly.
Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish.
3๏ธโฃ Top and Bake
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce ๐
over the rolled tortillas.
Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar ๐ง and Monterey Jack ๐ง cheeses.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
4๏ธโฃ Garnish and Serve
Top the enchiladas with sour cream ๐ฅ, diced tomatoes ๐
, sliced green onions ๐ง
, chopped cilantro ๐ฟ, and jalapeรฑos ๐ถ๏ธ if desired. Serve hot.
Pro Tip:
Add a squeeze of lime ๐ for a fresh, zesty finish, or pair with guacamole ๐ฅ for extra indulgence.