Beef & Brown Sugar Enchiladas by B. Walker

• 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef [you could also sub carnitas - we love the TJ "fully cooked" carnitas; easy b/c you just heat up the meat in 2 min]
• 1 can black refried beans
• 1 can red enchilada sauce, divided1/3 cup brown sugar-- or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided
• 10-12 flour tortillas ( or corn for g-free folks)

1. Brown ground beef in a large pan.
2. Drain off fat & add refried beans, 1/2 of the enchilada sauce, brown sugar & onion powder.
3. Mix well & bring to a simmer.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Fill one tortilla with about 1/4 of a cup of filling & 2 Tbsp. cheese.
6. Roll up & place in a 9x13 pan.
7. Repeat process until pan is full.
8. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over prepared enchiladas.
9. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
10. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Serve with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado.



It makes A LOT!! So i saved the left over filling to use for nachos or taco salad later this week!Or you could just make a lot of enchiladas!! I also used corn tortillas and liked it a lot. They are super tasty because they are sweet, spicy and salty!