Easy Oven-Baked Beef Enchiladas
Busy weekdays call for quick meals that don’t skimp on flavor. Enter Easy Oven-Baked Beef Enchiladas. Think layers of refried beans, taco-seasoned beef and shredded cheese — all rolled in Old El Paso™ Soft Flour Tortillas and topped with Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce and Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend. With all that melty, zesty goodness, this is one recipe your family is sure to ask for again!
Ingredients
- 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
- Pico de gallo salsa
- 1 container (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Crema Mexicana
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
- 3
Stir in water and taco seasoning mix; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
- 4
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.
- 5
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.
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