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Close-up of a white rectangular baking dish with beef and pineapple enchiladas, covered in smooth red enchilada sauce, drizzled with sour cream and sprinkled with fresh cilantro and pineapple chunks, bright natural lighting, appetizing and colorful presentation.

Beef Enchiladas

These enchiladas balance sweet pineapple with savory beef and a hint of spice, baked to perfection in a rich homemade sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 377

Ingredients
  

  • 1 jalapeño 65 g, diced, seeds removed
  • 2 garlic cloves 1 Tbsp, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil vegetable or canola
  • ½ lb 225 g lean ground beef (preferably 90% lean)
  • 15 oz 425 g black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder mild
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 7.5 oz 213 g pineapple chunks (drained and roughly chopped)
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • ¼ bunch fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 12 corn tortillas 6-inch, soft
For the Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder mild blend
  • 2 cups 480 ml water
  • 3 oz 85 g tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • –¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Prepare all ingredients before starting.
  2. Slice the jalapeño, remove seeds, dice the remaining pepper, and mince the garlic. Sauté jalapeño and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and garlic softens.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until fully browned. Drain and rinse black beans, then add them to the skillet along with chili powder and salt. Stir and heat through.
  4. Turn off heat and stir in drained pineapple, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  6. To make the sauce, combine 2 tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoon flour, and 2 tablespoon chili powder in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until mixture bubbles and cook 1 minute.
  7. Add water, tomato paste, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, cocoa, and salt. Whisk to combine and bring to a gentle simmer until thickened. Turn off heat.
  8. Warm tortillas in the microwave, 4–6 at a time, covered with a damp paper towel.
  9. Fill each tortilla with about 3 tablespoon beef mixture, roll up, and spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Place rolled tortillas seam side down in the dish. Repeat until all filling is used.
  10. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until edges are lightly crisp and sauce is bubbling.
  11. Garnish with desired toppings such as sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, or diced avocado before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 19gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 706mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Top with sour cream, avocado, or cilantro for extra flavor. These enchiladas are sweet, savory, and lightly spicy—perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner!

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