Easy Oven-Baked Beef Enchiladas
Prep
25 Minutes
Total Time
55 Minutes
Servings
5
Ingredient List
- 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 Count)
- 1 cup from 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Traditional Refried Beans
- 1 package (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend
- 2 cans (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
Serve with, if desired
- Pico de gallo salsa
- 1 container (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Crema Mexicana
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Preparation
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
- Stir in water and taco seasoning mix; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
- Place tortillas on work surface. Spread 1 heaping tablespoonful refried beans evenly down center of each tortilla. Top with slightly less than 1/4 cup taco beef; sprinkle with 1 heaping tablespoonful cheese. Wrap tortillas tightly around filling, placing seam side down in baking dish. Top enchiladas with enchilada sauce and remaining cheese.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with pico de gallo and crema.
Expert Tips
- Want a little more heat in your oven-baked beef enchiladas? Go for Old El Paso™ Medium Red Enchilada Sauce and Old El Paso™ Shredded 3 Pepper Blend Cheese.
- For an easy plus-up, serve your Easy Oven-Baked Beef Enchiladas with Old El Paso™ Creamy Salsa Verde Sauce, guacamole and freshly chopped cilantro leaves.
- If you love this recipe, try Easy Oven-Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos or Easy Oven-Baked Beef Tacos. They’re both packed with flavor and easy to love with minimal prep time.
Nutrition
- 2 Enchiladas Calories 530 (Calories from Fat 240); Total Fat 26g (Saturated Fat 14g ,Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 90mg; Sodium 1630mg; Potassium 310mg; Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 2g ,Sugars 2g); Protein 29g
- % Daily Value: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 35%; Iron 25%
- Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat
- Carbohydrate Choice: 3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
