This savory, cheesy dish will have your family begging for seconds!

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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 pound ground beef
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 15 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed, 1 can)
• 16 ounces of refried beans (1 can)
• 3 cups red enchilada sauce
• 8-10 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
• Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
  

Method:

1. Fire up your oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it heat while you work your magic.
2. Grab a large skillet and heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic for just a minute until fragrant. Crank the heat up to medium-high, add the ground beef, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (6-8 minutes), breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any extra grease, then mix in the taco seasoning, black beans, refried beans, and ½ cup of enchilada sauce.
3. Spread a little enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Take a tortilla, spoon a generous line of the beef mixture down the middle, roll it up snugly, and place it seam-side down in the dish. Keep going until all your tortillas are filled and lined up.
4. Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce over the top, making sure every inch is covered. Shower it with cheese—Monterey Jack melts like a dream, but use whatever you love. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
5. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for that perfect fresh kick.

Notes:

• Meat swap? Ground chicken, turkey, or plant-based crumbles work great too.
• Like it spicy? Go wild with hot enchilada sauce or extra taco seasoning.
• Prep ahead: Assemble these the night before, refrigerate, and bake when you're ready.

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[phantasm]

No, no, no.
Enchiladas do *not* contain beans.
One serves Refried Beans or black beans as a side, along with Mexican Rice.