Creamy Cheddar Beef Enchiladas

These beef enchiladas in white sauce made with sour cream and Cheddar cheese are hearty and satisfying, perfect for a large, hungry family.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 550 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 pound ground beef
• 10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• cooking spray
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 1 (7.75 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
• 2.5 cups water, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x13-inch baking dishes with cooking spray.

Step 2

Bring 1 1/2 cups water and rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is almost tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease, then stir in onion and garlic until thoroughly combined. Stir remaining 1 cup water and taco seasoning into beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Gently stir in rice and continue cooking, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed. Mix refried beans, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, and cottage cheese into filling; stir until well combined.

Step 5

Spread about 1/2 cup filling in a line down the center of each tortilla and roll up to enclose filling. Place 5 rolled tortillas, seam-side down, into the bottom of each prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Stir together sour cream and enchilada sauce in a bowl until combined. Pour 1/2 of the sauce down the center of each dish; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes.