Beef & Bean Enchiladas

Submitted by Katha

"Found this in an American Heart Association cookbook. With a few of my add ins this is the result."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup tomato sauce
• 3⁄4 cup salsa
• 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup canned fat-free refried beans
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

directions

1. In small bowl stir together the tomato sauce& salsa.
2. Using about 1/2 of the sauce mixture brush both sides of tortillas.
3. Stack on a plate & set aside.
4. This helps tortillas to soften.
5. In a large skillet cook beef over med heat till browned about 5 minutes.
6. Stirring occasionally.
7. Place meat in a colander & rinse under hot water; drain well.
8. Wipe skillet with paper towel and return beef to skillet.
9. Stir in refried beans, onion, garlic, chili powders cumin & pepper.
10. Cook stirring for 2 minutes or until heated through.
11. Preheat broiler.
12. Spoon about 1/4 cup of mixture down center of each tortilla.
13. Roll up tortillas & place seam side down in 10x6x2-inch baking dish.
14. Top with remaining sauce mixture.
15. Broil 4 inches from heat about 5 minutes or until browned.
16. Sprinkle with cheese.
17. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
18. Serves 4.

Reviews

[prettypastrychef]

It was very easy to make. The taste was excellent. I was afraid it was going to be too spicy but decided to follow the recipe just to see and it was great. I would consider it not spicy. I am certainly saving the recipe.