Awesome Beef Enchiladas

• ground beef↗1 lb
• onion↗1

  chopped

• bell pepper↗1⁄2

  chopped

• garlic cloves↗2

  minced

• serrano peppers (optional) or 2 jalapeno peppers↗2

  minced (optional)

• taco seasoning mix1 1⁄4 ounces
• cream cheese↗4 ounces

  softened

• enchilada sauce↗2 cups

  divided

• monterey jack cheese↗8 ounces
• flour tortillas↗12

  softened (6 inch)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Brown beef, onions, peppers and garlic in large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and veggies are soft.

2. 2

   Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, stirring until combined. Turn off heat and add cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese has melted into mixture.

3. 3

   Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a greased 13x9 casserole dish. Spoon about 1/4 cup of meat mixture down the center of each warmed tortilla and roll up. Place enchiladas seam side down in dish.

4. 4

   Top enchiladas with remaining 1 cup of enchilada sauce. Then top with monterey jack cheese.

5. 5

   Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until cheese is melted. Serve with rice and beans if you so desire!