Bean and Beef Enchiladas

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.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 12

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.