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    Best Beef Enchilada Recipe with Black Beans

    Published: Feb 24, 2017 · Modified: May 10, 2022 by Candi Elm

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     This post was sponsored by S&W Beans as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

    You can make this high protein, Beef Enchilada Recipe in about 30 minutes.  A delicious filling recipe perfect for the busy family short on time. For more delicious meals try these family friendly recipes.

    Baked Beef Enchiladas

    When I think of what healthier living means to me, it’s being intentional and balanced between family, work, habits, eating, exercise, and everything that encompasses my day.

    I know that thinking the right thoughts means choosing to listen to positive messages and friends. Exercising means going often to the gym or taking a beautiful walk or jog outside, or just creating a good habit.

    Having a balance between work and family when you work from home, can sometimes have blurred lines and I have to choose when to shut down my office hours and focus on family time.

    Make Healthier Dinner Choices

    It is the same with healthier choices in eating. When you are home the majority of the day, it can be easy to binge eat snacks and things that are not the best for you. If you keep lots of raw veggies in the refrigerator and drink plenty of water and protein shakes daily, then you have a better chance of better eating habits.

    Recently in my meal planning, I have been using Black Beans as protein in several of my dishes. I have made black bean brownies for friends that were vegan and gluten-free. They actually taste delicious, by the way. You can also put white beans in your smoothies. It is a great way to get high protein in your diet, and the best part is you can’t really taste the beans like you think you might. They just add protein and some density to your dish.

    Last night I made the best beef enchilada recipe with low sodium black beans. They were really quick to make and budget-friendly.

    Gather All Ingredients For Recipe

    One thing I like to do when I make a recipe is to get all the ingredients out first. Make sure I have everything. Then open up the cans, but the spices in small bowls and see everything in front of me, while reading my recipe twice to make sure I don’t forget anything.

    Ingredients for Beef Black Beans Enchiladas

    Beef Enchilada Recipe

    If you like this recipe give it a 5-star rating. 

    Ingredients for Enchiladas

    • 1/2 cup chopped onion
    • 1/2 ts Ground cumin
    • 1/2 ts chili powder
    • 1/2 ts ground oregano
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 10 oz can S&W low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
    • 10 oz can enchilada sauce
    • 12 6″ ” corn tortillas
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese divided
    • 3/4 cup salsa
    • 1 lb of lean ground hamburger or 1 12 oz bag soy crumbles
    • 4 oz fat-free cream cheese

    Directions for Enchiladas

    • Spray a 9 X 13 pan with cooking spray
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. If using ground beef, brown and drain fat, then saute onions inside of the skillet, stir in cumin, chili powder and oregano, garlic, beans, and soy crumbles (if using) cook several minutes stirring ingredients.
    • Stir in salsa, and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and add cream cheese and 1/2 of the cheese, stirring until melted.
    • Warm tortillas. Spread 1/3 of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the pan. Spoon 1/3 cup bean mixture into the middle of each tortilla and wrap seam side down. Pour remaining sauce on top of enchiladas and add remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.
    • Add Sour Cream, Avocado and Black olives (optional)
    • Serving size 2 enchiladas
    Pan of Beef & Bean enchiladas
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    5 from 4 votes

    Beef and Black Bean Enchiladas

    Try these delicious beef and black bean enchiladas. High protein and low fat and lower sodium black beans make this a great dinner choice. 
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Mexican
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 286kcal
    Author Candi

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup chopped onion
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 10 oz can S&W low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
    • 10 oz can enchilada sauce
    • 12 6″ corn tortillas
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese divided
    • 3/4 cup salsa
    • 1 lb of lean ground hamburger or 1 12 oz bag soy crumbles
    • 4 oz fat free cream cheese

    Instructions

    • Spray a 9 X 13 pan with cooking spray.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over a medium high heat. If using ground beef, brown and drain fat, then saute onions in side of the skillet, stir in cumin, chili powder and oregano, garlic, beans, and soy crumbles (if using) cook several minutes stirring ingredients.
    • Stir in salsa, and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and add cream cheese and 1/2 of the cheese, stirring until melted.
    • Warm tortillas. Spread 1/3 of enchilada sauce in bottom of pan. Spoon 1/3 cup bean mixture into the middle of each tortilla and wrap seam side down. Pour remaining sauce on top of enchiladas and add remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.
    • Add Sour Cream, Avocado and Black olives (Optional).

    Notes

    You can double this recipe or 1.5 it. I prefer to have a little extra. If you have more filling after you are done you can save it for burritos the next day. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Enchiladas | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1164mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 596IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 3mg
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    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is a wife and mom who shares how you can simply create a sweet life with weekly encouragement, recipes, household budgeting, and organizing tips. She currently lives in Southern California while blogging, baking, and living life to the fullest.

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    1. Jo Ann says

      March 29, 2017 at 2:05 am

      Do you have the nutritional values for this recipe. I was hoping it was low sodium

      Thank you ‘

      Jo Ann Hayner

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    2. Amy says

      April 11, 2017 at 7:22 am

      I love to make these on busy days! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Audrey says

      April 11, 2017 at 8:24 am

      These look so good. I love black beans and I love enchiladas, so what could be better. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    4. Denay DeGuzman says

      August 29, 2018 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      Candi, these beef-and-bean enchiladas were delicious! I’m always looking for new spins on a traditional recipe. I made an extra flat of these for my parents and they too really enjoyed them.

      Reply
    5. Christina says

      September 04, 2018 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      My family loved these! They’re perfect for busy nights when we have activities going on!

      Reply
    6. Sandra says

      September 06, 2018 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      Love these! So fast and easy. My family asked me to make them again. Thanks!

      Reply
    7. Julie says

      January 03, 2019 at 8:31 pm

      1142 mg of sodium is def not a low sodium recipe.

      Reply
    8. Ali says

      February 07, 2019 at 6:25 am

      Super excited to serve these for dinner later today! But I had to guess how much cream cheese to use because the unit of measure was not specified in the ingredients or in the directions — just “1/2.”

      Reply

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