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Close-up of a high protein beef enchilada bake with melted cheese and rich sauce

High Protein Beef Enchilada Bake


  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

A delicious and hearty high protein beef enchilada bake featuring lean ground beef, black beans, and a flavorful enchilada sauce, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a satisfying family meal packed with protein.


Ingredients

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1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 small whole wheat flour tortillas
2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro


Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
Stir in the black beans, enchilada sauce, diced green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through and well combined. Remove from heat.
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom of the baking dish.
Place one tortilla over the beef mixture layer.
Spread about one-sixth of the beef mixture evenly over the tortilla.
Sprinkle about 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
Repeat layering with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese, finishing with a cheese layer on top.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the top before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes