• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Buy This Cook That
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Meal Plans
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes

    Homemade Black Bean Enchiladas - These are So Good!

    Updated Feb 28, 2022

    923 shares
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Our food budget doesn't allow us to waste a lot of food, so we repurpose as much as possible. However, we do not want to eat the same thing every night. Our Black Bean Enchilada recipe is a perfect way to remix simple ingredients into a new and delicious meal!

    When in doubt, go Mexican. Always so good and so flavorful.

    BONUS RECIPE : Homemade Enchilada Sauce!

    One of My Personal Favorites : Black Bean Enchilada Recipe

    Enchiladas are a go-to recipe for my family. They are easy to make, quick to cook, and adaptable to whatever ingredients you have on hand. You can go bold or go mild.

    Use chicken, beef...whatever you have. Don't have protein? Make them all bean / veggie / cheese. Have some leftover corn? Use it. A few bell peppers left in the fridge...go for it. Use what you have, make it work. Experiment and see what you like. Don't like it? Try something different next time.

    We did not have to go to the store for any ingredient in this recipe. Thanks to our Kitchen Staples List, we had these ingredients in stock. (In stock? Yes in stock. You have to think of your family kitchen like a mini business.)

    For our black bean enchilada recipe, we had ground beef on hand (thanks, Dad!), and we had some leftover black beans.

    You say enchilada, I say YUMMY! Our Black Bean Enchilada Recipe features ground beef, black beans and kitchen staples to create a delicious Mexican meal.

    You can use canned black beans...or...you know what I am about to say right? Make your own! Here is our Essential Black Bean Recipe for the DIY. If you don't have black beans...no worries. Totally changes our title, but shouldn't stop you from making dinner. Pinto beans, kidney beans, anything you have...it will work.

    Can you smell that? So good! The beef, salsa, spices...so yummy. Let this simmer for 15 minutes so all the delicious flavors can combine.

    For our black enchilada recipe, we had ground beef on hand (thanks, Dad!), and we had some leftover black beans.

    After you remove the bean & beef mixture from heat, stir in a little cheese and then fill each tortilla shell. Roll and place in the pan. Evenly pour our Homemade Enchilada Sauce on top.

    You say enchilada, I say YUMMY! Our Black Bean Enchilada Recipe features ground beef, black beans and kitchen staples to create a delicious Mexican meal.

    Top with cheese and fresh chopped green onions, then bake and that's it! Delicious dinner plus lunch tomorrow.

    And YOU made it.

    Love this recipe idea? Check these out:

    Crockpot Lasagna Soup

    The Chicken Enchiladas You Should be Eating Right Now

    You say enchilada, I say YUMMY! Our Black Bean Enchilada Recipe features ground beef, black beans and kitchen staples to create a delicious Mexican meal.

    Black Bean Enchiladas

    A family favorite! A rich homemade filling with beans and beef, cheesy and spicy.
    4.75 from 4 votes
    Print Recipe Email Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8
    Calories 371 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 TB olive oil
    • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 lb lean ground beef
    • 2 cups black beans drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup salsa
    • ½ cup chopped jalapenos or mild green chiles
    • 1 TB chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon all purpose seasoning or salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ cup water or chicken broth
    • 8 soft tortilla shells 8 inch
    • 2 ½ cups enchilada sauce
    • 2 cups shredded cheese Monterrey jack or sharp cheddar
    • 2 green onions chopped (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8x13 baking dish with non stick spray and set aside.
    • In a large skillet, heat oil and garlic over medium high heat. Add ground beef when you start to smell the garlic. Cook until brown, stirring frequently. Add beans, salsa, jalapenos or chiles, seasonings, and water or broth. Stir to combine, and reduce to a simmer.
    • Stir the beef and bean mixture frequently, mashing some of the beans to thicken the filling. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
    • Spread ½ cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of prepared baking dish.
    • Evenly fill tortilla shells with the black bean and beef mixture, roll and place seam side down into the pan. Cover completely with the remaining enchilada sauce. Top with cheese and green onions, and bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
    • Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite toppings and sides.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 26gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 1415mgPotassium: 556mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1305IUVitamin C: 10.1mgCalcium: 206mgIron: 4.2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    More Main Dishes

    • Rosemary Pork Chops with Apples
    • How to Make Roasted Stuffed Tomatoes
    • The BEST Country Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
    • How to Make Veggie Pizza

    SUBSCRIBE

    for weekly recipes.

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Playoff Ready

    Chicken Wings

    Cocky's Carolina Mustard Wings

    french onion dip, pretzels and chips for snacking

    Sour Cream + Cheddar French Onion Dip

    Ultimate Buffalo Wings | Buy This Cook That

    Ultimate South of Buffalo Wings

    Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage Balls

    Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage Balls

    More Game Day Recipes →

    Salad Recipes

    Melon Fruit Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing

    Delicious Salads That Don't Suck

    Delicious Salads That Don't Suck

    Italian Pasta Salad recipe. Seriously, this is the recipe that my family asks me to make for all of our gatherings. Loaded with colorful veggies and tri-color pasta, this side dish is easy to make ahead. My kids can't stop eating it, either. The best part is how easy it is to make with a few basic tips. And our not-so-secret ingredient. :)

    Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

    Mandarin Chinese Chicken Salad

    More Salad Recipes →

    Free Meal Plans

    Footer

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy + Disclosure

    Free Meal Plans

    • Sign Up! for Free Meal Plans

    Contact

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2022 Buy This Cook That