Tex-Mex Enchiladas for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 24 corn tortillas (1 pound)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (1 tablespoon)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup guacamole
• Salsa, for serving

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
3. Add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño pepper to the skillet and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the black beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Spread 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Stuff the tortillas with the beef mixture and roll them up. Arrange the enchiladas in the baking dish.
7. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas.
8. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, and remaining sour cream and guacamole on top.
9. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Serve immediately with additional salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Fat: 20 grams
• Carbohydrates: 45 grams
• Protein: 30 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Flavorful and spicy
• Cheesy and gooey
• Comforting and satisfying
• Versatile and easy to customize
• Perfect for a family dinner or a party

User Comments:

• "These enchiladas were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them." - Jessica
• "The perfect Tex-Mex dish for a cold night. The flavors are incredible and the cheese is melted to perfection." - David
• "I've tried many enchilada recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of beef, beans, and cheese is simply irresistible." - Mary

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't like spicy food, reduce or omit the jalapeño pepper.
• You can use any type of tortillas you like, but corn tortillas are the most traditional.
• If you want a vegetarian version of this dish, you can substitute the ground beef for vegetarian ground meat or black beans.
• Serve the enchiladas immediately, as they will become soggy if they sit for too long.