Lighter Beef and Bean Enchiladas

These are fantastic! You cannot tell that they are reduced-fat (in comparison with other enchiladas). I serve these with a generous dollop of light sour cream. Great fix for a comfort food craving!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 10 enchiladas

Ingredients

• 10  8-inch 97% fat free flour tortillas
• 1  cup salsa
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1  tablespoon  taco seasoning or 1  tablespoon  southwest seasoning
• 1 (8 1/2ounce) jar  enchilada sauce
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet.
3. Drain and return to skillet.
4. Add water, 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce, the taco or Santa Fe seasoning, and salsa.
5. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
6. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of the cheese and stir.
7. Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
8. Spread 1/2 cup of the beef mixture in the center of a tortilla and roll up, then place in the pan seam side down.
9. Repeat until all tortillas are gone.
10. If there are any juices left in the pan, pour them evenly over the tortillas.
11. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the tortillas, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
12. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.