Smothered Beef & Bean Enchiladas are a hearty, cheesy comfort-food dinner filled with savory seasoned beef, creamy refried beans, and plenty of melted cheese. Rolled inside soft flour tortillas and generously covered with red enchilada sauce, every bite is rich, saucy, and satisfying.
The filling starts with ground beef, onion, and garlic seasoned with taco seasoning, cumin, and chili powder. Refried beans are stirred directly into the beef along with a little cheese, creating a thick, creamy filling that stays tucked neatly inside the tortillas as they bake.
What makes these enchiladas especially irresistible is the generous coating of red enchilada sauce. The tortillas soak up some of the sauce in the oven while remaining tender, and a thick layer of Mexican-blend cheese melts over the top until bubbling and lightly golden.
This easy casserole-style meal is ideal for family dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prep. Serve the enchiladas with sour cream, avocado, Mexican rice, pico de gallo, or a fresh salad, and keep a little extra warm enchilada sauce nearby for anyone who wants an even saucier serving.
Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
For the Beef & Bean Filling
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
- ½ cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
For the Enchiladas
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
- Sour cream, for serving, optional
