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Cheddar Beef Enchiladas
Servings:
6
Ready In:
45 minutes
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Wait Time:
0 minutes
Spiciness:
1/5

Ingredients

  • 1 (pound) ground beef
  • 1 (0.75 ounce package) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (cup) water
  • 2 (cup) cooked rice
  • 1 (15 1/2 ounce can) refried beans
  • 2 (cup) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 (16.0 ounce jar) jar salsa

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Cook and stir until liquid is evaporated. Spread about 2 tablespoons of refried beans, 1/4 cup beef mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese down the center of each tortilla; roll up. Place seam side down in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dishes.
  2. Pour salsa down the center of enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake one casserole, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Cover and freeze remaining casserole for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

This nutrition information is an estimate only. We use software to calculate the nutritional analysis from the individual ingredients in each recipe. While we do our best to ensure accuracy, we make no representation or warranty regarding the information, and there can be no assurance that any of the information contained therein has not been, or will not be changed or altered.

amount per serving
Calories
617
Total Fat
32g
Saturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
107mg
Sodium
1390mg
Carbohydrate
45g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Sugars
2g
Protein
35g
Vitamin A
8%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
37%
Iron
27%
Potassium
350mg

Comments

  • Kathleen
    Kathleen

    Yummy, and it makes a double batch!

    over 2 years ago
  • Elizabeth (Community Guide)
    Elizabeth (Community Guide)

    yes, I did love the double batch..wouldn't call them enchiladas, but would call them very yummy!

    over 2 years ago
  • Traci
    Traci

    Family raved about it. I used spicy refried beans and medium salsa. :-)

    about 1 year ago
  • Mrs. Powell
    Mrs. Powell

    This was really good. I was surprised at how it came out. There was a lot leftover. Definitely a good quick meal!

    about 1 year ago
  • Elizabeth
    Elizabeth

    We used meatless soy crumbles instead of beef and it was delicious!

    about 1 year ago
  • How long do you cook the frozen casserole for when you need it?

    about 1 year ago
  • Tara
    Tara

    A huge hit with the toddler crowd! Not too spicy but still very flavorful.

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    The cheddar beef enchilades were very good. I was even able to get my two year old to eat the tomatos. But I think next time I make this recipe it will need to spiced up a little by adding some Hatchers Green chilis.

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    The cheddar beef enchilades were very good. I was even able to get my two year old to eat the tomatos. But I think next time I make this recipe it will need to spiced up a little by adding some Hatchers Green chilis.

    about 1 year ago
  • Kristina
    Kristina

    I was also curious how to cook the frozen casserole. Found this on allrecipes.com: To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    To bake the frozen casserole you can also place it in the oven frozen at 350 degrees, keep it covered so it doesn't brown too much on top and bake for an hour. Uncover the last 5-10 minutes and continue cooking until heated through.

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    do you use really large tortillas? usually when i make enchiladas it takes me about a dozen at least to fill 1 13x9 pan... hard time envisioning how 10 tortillas will make 2 whole pans...

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    If you use the larger tortillas, add more filling to have bigger enchiladas. I prefer to use smaller tortillas and make more enchiladas. The 6-8" size works best.

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    ok thank you so it's exactly like mine i make already just use salsa instead of enchilada sauce.i have tried that before and it really was great. definitely going to try again.

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    Glad to hear it. Never hesitate to ask questions! That's what we're here for.

    about 1 year ago
  • Krista
    Krista

    Looking forward to trying it for dinner tomorrow. Going to put some potato chunks

    about 1 year ago
  • Shelly
    Shelly

    really easy, pretty quick

    about 1 year ago
  • Shelly
    Shelly

    really easy, pretty quick

    about 1 year ago
  • Shelly
    Shelly

    really easy, pretty quick

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Very good. I added red enchilada sauce to it.

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    My family loved this recipe. Made enough for leftovers for my husband to take in for lunch.

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    A family favorite. Yummy.

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    When I make enchiladas, I ALWAYS make extra just so I'll HAVE leftovers! And there's something about Mexican food that just tastes better the next day.

    about 1 year ago
  • Chad
    Chad

    I know I'm new to cooking, but this took a bit over an hour for me to cook, going from starting to brown the meat to actually taking it out of the oven. It turned out great, I used fire-roasted red pepper salsa, and I only used half the pan of beef/rice mixture, so I can make something else with it, I guess.

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    Chad, you can freeze the filling if you have leftovers...I tend to overstuff my enchiladas because I want more of the filling and less tortilla in each bite. You could also use the extra on nachos or in quesadillas. You may freeze any leftover meat filling you have (either inside tortillas already wrapped into enchiladas or just by itself in a freezer bag. If you freeze it, be sure to expel any extra air inside the bag so it doesn't get freezer burn.) You will find that the more you cook, the faster and more efficient you'll work in the kitchen. Fire-roasted red pepper salsa is a great addition! Good job. Let us know if you ever need help with a recipe or technique. Chef Heather and I are both here to answer your questions. It's like having your own personal chef to talk you through it!

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    @Chad, I also reviewed the recipe and 10 minutes for prep is really not long enough so I edited the recipe to reflect an extra 5 minutes for rolling the enchiladas.

    about 1 year ago
  • Mark
    Mark

    Made this for the family and they loved it! Will be making these again. I may try using the chicken from another recipe instead of beef to see how chicken turns out...

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    Good idea, Mark! Let me know how it turns out.

    about 1 year ago
  • Nicole
    Nicole

    trying these tonight they were simple to make in the oven right now so hope they are good :)

    about 1 year ago
  • Rebecca
    Rebecca

    My whole family loved this. I used medium salsa; had to add another 1/2 cup water; very simple!

    about 1 year ago
  • Roseann
    Roseann

    Made these last night, good, but I think I would cover the pan for the 20-25 minutes, then take off and cook till cheese on top totally melts, tortillas were a little hard

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    these were excellent; easy to make and very filling!

    about 1 year ago
  • Renee
    Renee

    My family loved this! We don't like rice in our Mexican dishes so I left that out. In doing so it made a total of 9 enchiladas and lowered the calorie count to 456 per enchilada. Topped with a dollop of sour cream and shredded green leaf lettuce made for an easy and complete dinner which everyone agreed can be repeated in the future!

    about 1 year ago
  • Jennifer
    Jennifer

    family loved them

    about 1 year ago
  • Jennifer
    Jennifer

    family loved them

    about 1 year ago
  • Jennifer
    Jennifer

    family loved them

    about 1 year ago
  • Debbie
    Debbie

    Excellent and super easy!!!

    about 1 year ago
  • Debbie
    Debbie

    Excellent and super easy!!!

    about 1 year ago
  • Allison
    Allison

    Absolutely delicious!

    The only change we made was using enchilada sauce instead of salsa. The recipe makes a TON and we loved it.

    about 1 year ago
  • Melissa
    Melissa

    Easy to make and very good.

    about 1 year ago
  • Melissa
    Melissa

    Easy to make and very good.

    about 1 year ago
  • Melissa
    Melissa

    Easy to make and very good.

    about 1 year ago
  • Melissa
    Melissa

    Easy to make and very good.

    about 1 year ago
  • Melissa
    Melissa

    Easy to make and very good.

    about 1 year ago
  • Melissa
    Melissa

    Easy to make and very good.

    about 1 year ago
  • Melissa
    Melissa

    Easy to make and very good.

    about 1 year ago
  • Melissa
    Melissa

    Easy to make and very good.

    about 1 year ago
  • Melissa
    Melissa

    Easy to make and very good.

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Enchiladas are typically made with corn tortillas...flour tortillas tend to get soggy and mushy. Try it...I'm from San Antonio Texas...the Tex-Mex capitol of the world! Try it...u won't be disappointed. Make sure to wrap the corn tortillas in a very damp paper towel and heat them up in the micro before adding filling and trying to roll. They tend to break when you pull them straight out of the package. The moisture and heat from microwaving makes them soft and pliable so the don't break. Keep the tortillas warm in the paper towel till you're ready to use.

    about 1 year ago
  • Tracy
    Tracy

    It was good but I might cut back the 1/2 the rice called for in the recipe.

    about 1 year ago
  • Rebecca
    Rebecca

    Easy and delicious!

    about 1 year ago
  • Lauren
    Lauren

    Took a lot of prep work, but very tasty!

    12 months ago
  • Mariette
    Mariette

    Really good, and I liked that I now have an extra meal!

    12 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    How do I print out the recipe? I don't see a print option....

    11 months ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    Once you’ve created your meal plan and generated your grocery list, click on Print Your Grocery List. You’ll then have the option to print your recipes and grocery list, email your grocery list or have it sent to your phone.

    11 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Thank you!! :)

    11 months ago
  • Jodi
    Jodi

    I made this for lunch and then froze the rest for a later time. I added green pepper and black olives. These were delicious and we will definitely make this recipe again.

    10 months ago
  • Jill
    Jill

    OK

    10 months ago
  • Monique
    Monique

    has anyone tried it with corn tortillas? they have so much less sodium than flour, just wondering if it still works.

    9 months ago
  • Kimberly
    Kimberly

    I have been raised in Austin, Texas and I would definitely use Corn Tortillas for this recipe. Flour are good for Green Chili Cheese Chicken Enchiladas. I haven't made this yet because of the sodium count, but with corn tortillas that would reduce the sodium.

    9 months ago
  • Kimberly
    Kimberly

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    9 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    #Monique, I would say it is a sin not to use corn tortillas on this one. I'm from San Antonio...I know a thing or 2 about enchiladas. Besides the flour tortillas, this is a great recipe!

    9 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    ours are in the oven right now. my son tried the rice meat mixture and declared it "yummy"

    9 months ago
  • Sara
    Sara

    this was amazing!

    8 months ago
  • Makes enough for 2 meals! Used retried beans with green chiles in them and it gave it a little kick! YUM

    8 months ago
  • Carol
    Carol

    It was a little basic and a little bland. I think next time will use enchilada sauce and add in some fresh veggies (i.e., green onions, tomoatoes) and use some green chilies and cream cheese on the inside of the enchilada.

    6 months ago
  • Carol
    Carol

    It was a little basic and a little bland. I think next time will use enchilada sauce and add in some fresh veggies (i.e., green onions, tomoatoes) and use some green chilies and cream cheese on the inside of the enchilada.

    6 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    This was a very good dish. I mixed the refried beans & half the rice with the seasoned beef and then rolled the enchiladas. Simple, easy weeknight meal :)

    4 months ago
  • Eva
    Eva

    So easy and yummy! My kids liked it, it froze well, I moved amounts around based on what I had handy and it still came out great. That's my kind of recipe!

    4 months ago
  • Whitney
    Whitney

    Easy and the kids loved them!!!

    4 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    My family loves this meal.

    4 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Family loved this recipe and it was extremely easy to prepare. Will definitely fix again.

    3 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Mix beans n salsa top worth enchilada sauce

    2 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    I have made these several times now and my family loves them!

    29 days ago

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