Healthy Beef and Bean Enchiladas

Name: Healthy Beef and Bean Enchiladas
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1/2 lb 95% lean ground beef; 1 chili pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 cups diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup large white onions, diced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup black beans; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 Tbsp chili powder; Cayenne pepper to taste; 2 cups fat free sour cream (16 oz); 1/4 cup shredded light white cheddar cheese; 12 whole wheat tortillas (8-inch diameter); 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled; 2 cups cooked brown rice

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Updated 3/12/2025

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Diabetic

Photo Credit: Adobe Firefly

Spicy, meaty, and cheesy beef and bean enchiladas get a lighter update in this healthy recipe for Mexican food. Our chefs combine lean ground meat with nutritious peppers and black beans to pack a healthy enchilada with bold savory flavor. Covered in sour cream and cheese, it's hard to believe this low calorie Mexican recipe makes a big tray of healthy Beef and Bean Enchiladas in less than 1 hour.

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Total Time

45 minutes

Servings

12

Calories

270

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How to Make Beef and Bean Enchiladas

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300°.
Step 2

Lightly coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and cook beef over medium heat until browned. Add peppers, tomatoes, onion and garlic and sauté until onions become translucent.
Step 3

Reduce heat to low. Stir in black beans. Season with cumin, paprika, chili powder and cayenne. Add 1 cup of sour cream and mix gently. Cover and remove from heat.
Step 4

Lightly coat a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon beef and bean mixture into tortillas, sprinkle with cheese and roll. Place enchiladas into dish, seam side down and bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Step 5

In a food processor, blend remaining 1 cup of sour cream and avocado until smooth. Transfer to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on medium in 20 second intervals, stirring, until warm. Serve enchiladas with avocado sauce and brown rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 enchilada

270

Calories

7

g

Fat

11

mg

Cholesterol

382

mg

Sodium

40

g

Carbs

1

g

Sat. Fat

8

g

Fiber

12

g

Protein

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