Description
These Beef Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish perfect for a family dinner. Flavorful ground beef seasoned with spices, wrapped in tortillas, smothered in enchilada sauce, and baked with melted cheese – a comforting classic!
Ingredients
Scale
For the beef filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For assembling:
- 1 can (10 ounces) red enchilada sauce
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- sour cream and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and beef until cooked. Season with spices and enchilada sauce.
- Assemble: Fill tortillas with beef mixture, roll up, and place in the baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream and lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding green chilies or black beans to the beef filling.
- Leftover enchiladas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
