Sorry Taco Tuesday, but we’re looking for a saucier experience. Flavorful ground beef and your favorite Southwestern-inspired toppings are rolled inside corn tortillas, covered in a perfectly balanced red sauce, topped with cheese and baked to melty, bubbly perfection. With a flavor this rich, your family will think you spent all day prepping (but don’t worry, we won’t spill the beans on how easy they really were). Get ready to add this one to your regular rotation – “Enchilada Tuesday” has a nice ring to it, don’t you think?

Baked Beef & Bean Enchiladas
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 325 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 cup pinto beans
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1 packet enchilada sauce mix
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In medium saucepan, mix together enchilada sauce, water and tomato sauce; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, until thickened.
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In skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef. Stir in spices and enchilada sauce.
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In medium bowl, toss together pinto beans, corn and tomatoes.
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Cover tortillas with wet paper towels; arrange on plate. Using microwaving, heat 30 seconds.
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In 11”x7” baking dish, pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. Fill each tortilla with 2 tablespoons ground beef and 2 tablespoons bean mixture. Roll; arrange in baking dish, seam-side down. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
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Sprinkling remaining bean mix over baking dish. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
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Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Beef & Bean Enchiladas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 522mg22%
Potassium 526mg15%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 584IU12%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 104mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.