Smothered Beef Enchiladas - Total Cost $16.82

*This is my version of Beef Enchiladas. 
Most ingredients used are Great Value Brand to be Budget Friendly.
I have included the cost for these items
so you know exactly how much I spent on this meal,
if you are like me and are trying to budget your meals. 

I have been making this dish for about 10 years.
It is easily, our family's favorite.

This is my #1 requested recipe and by far my most popular to date.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. 

INGREDIENTS

1lb Ground Beef (73% Lean/ 27% Fat) $4.34

1 Pack Large Tortillas (Old El Paso Grande) $3.24

1 Can Refried Beans (Great Value) $0.92

1 Can Red Enchilada Sauce 10oz. (El Paso) $1.98

(Split Enchilada Sauce in 1/2)

1 Can Mild Tomatoes w/Green Chiles (Great Value) $0.72

1 Packet Taco Seasoning (Great Value) $0.48

2 Cups Fiesta Cheese (Great Value) $3.98

1 8oz Tub Sour Cream (Great Value) $1.16

2/3 Cup Water

TOTAL COST $ 16.82

🌶 MILD 🌶

This dish is Mild. 

You can buy ingredients to make it spicier,

 if that is your preference.

This Meal is has been approved by my Kids. 😀 

*Preheat Oven 350 Degrees Fahrenheit*

STEP 1)

ENCHILADA FILLING

Brown Ground Beef All The Way Through,

Drain Off Fat,

Return to Pan

Add 1 Packet of Taco Season and 2/3 Cup Water
 to Ground Beef in Pan.
Stir Ingredients Together and Bring to a Boil.
Reduce Heat and Let Simmer for 3 to 4 Minutes.

Add In 1 Can of Refried Beans,

1 Undrained Can of 

Mild Tomatoes with Green Chiles,

and 1/2 Can of Red Enchilada Sauce

to Ground Beef Taco Season Mixture.

Stir together to Combine All Together.

Let Simmer on Low for about 5 Minutes 

until Refried Beans are Well Combined.

STEP 2)

BUILD BURRITO

TIP: To Make Tortillas Easy To Fold,

I Place Them in the Microwave 

for 20 Seconds

Take One Large Scoop of Enchilada Mixture 

(I used a Basting Spoon)

Make Sure to only Use About Half of the Enchilada Mixture

to fill Tortillas.

You will need the other half to top off filled Enchiladas.

Place Scoop of Enchilada Mixture

 into Middle of Tortilla

Add Desired Amount of Fiesta Shredded Cheese 

on Top of Mixture in Tortilla

STEP 3)

FOLDING TORTILLA

(This is my process, you may do something different)

Fold On Bottom of Tortilla

Fold Left Side of Tortilla Over the Bottom Fold

Fold Top of Tortilla over Left Side Fold

Take Right Side of Tortilla and 

Fold Over to Wrap Under Left Side

Start Stacking Wrapped Tortillas 

Side By Side In Casserole Dish 

Do This with all Tortillas until Casserole Dish is Filled

Once Tortillas are Wrapped and Stacked

in Casserole Dish, 

Use the remaining Enchilada Filling and

Pour on Top of Stacked Tortillas.

Take the remaining half of Enchilada Sauce and 

Drizzle Over Wrapped Tortillas and Enchilada Mixture

Take the remaining Shredded Fiesta Cheese (About a Cup)

and Sprinkle on Top of Drizzled Enchilada Sauce

Take Aluminum Foil and 

Cover Lightly Over Casserole Dish

(Try to make a tent so the foil

 is not touching the cheese)

Place in Oven for 30 Minutes at 350 Degrees Fahrenheit

Top with Sour Cream or Desired Toppings

*Makes 6 Enchiladas

This Dish can easily be doubled 

for large families or parties.

Let me know how this dish turned out for you.

I always appreciate feedback.

If you have any suggestions to add or take away,

I love seeing different versions of recipes for ideas.