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Bean and Beef Enchiladas
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 12
From Quick and Healthy, an easy Mexican dish that can either be prepared by making a layered casserole, or by rolling enchiladas in the traditional way.
Ingredients:
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
1 (30 ounce) can refried beans, nonfat
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
12 tortillas
1 (20 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
2. Spray a large skillet with non-stick coating.
3. Add onion and ground meat.
4. Cook until meat is done.
5. Add next four ingredients and mix well.
6. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick coating.
7. Add 1/4 teaspoon garlic to enchilada sauce.
8. Pour 1/2 can of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the pan.
9. Follow one of the methods below for rolling or layering.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
11. Top with cheese and return to oven for 5 minutes.
12. LAYERED METHOD:.
13. Cut the tortillas into strips.
14. Follow this order: 1/3 of the tortilla strips, 1/2 of the bean mixture, 1/3 of tortillas, 1 can sauce, remainder of bean mixture, remainder of tortillas, remainder of sauce.
15. ROLLED METHOD:.
16. Place filling in each tortilla.
17. Roll to enclose.
18. Place seam side down on baking dish.
19. Pour remaining sauce over top.
By RecipeOfHealth.com