Packed with seasoned beef, creamy refried beans, and melty cheese, these easy enchiladas are pure comfort food—just like Grandma used to make.
🌮 Servings: 6 enchiladas
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 25 minutes
⏲ Total Time: 40 minutes
🥘 Dietary Info: Can be made Gluten-Free with corn tortillas
🛒 Ingredients Checklist
Ground beef
Refried beans
Taco seasoning packet
Water
Large flour tortillas
Red enchilada sauce
Shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional Toppings:
Chopped onions
Sliced black olives
Sour cream
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat & Cook Beef
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Season & Combine
Stir in taco seasoning and water. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Add refried beans and stir until fully combined and heated through.
Fill & Roll Tortillas
Spoon the beef-bean mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly, burrito-style, and place seam-side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Top with Sauce & Cheese
Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the top.
Bake
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted.
Serve
Spoon extra sauce from the pan over each enchilada when serving. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy warm.
🔎 Recipe Notes
Flour tortillas roll easily, but corn tortillas can be used for a gluten-free version—just warm them first to prevent cracking.
Refried beans make the filling creamy and satisfying while stretching the beef for more servings.
Add chili flakes or chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick.
✨ Quick Intro
These beef and bean enchiladas are the kind of no-fuss, full-flavor meal that makes everyone at the table happy. Seasoned taco meat and refried beans get rolled into warm tortillas, smothered in red enchilada sauce, and baked until the cheese is golden and gooey. They’re cozy, satisfying, and the perfect dish to whip up when you want something filling and familiar.