Description
These Beef Enchiladas are a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Flavorful ground beef seasoned with spices, wrapped in tortillas, smothered in enchilada sauce, and baked to cheesy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Assembly:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
For Garnish:
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef and onion. Add garlic, spices, and enchilada sauce. Simmer.
- Prepare the filling: Remove from heat and stir in cheeses.
- Assemble: Spoon beef mixture into tortillas, roll up, and place in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, garnish with cilantro and sour cream, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can prepare the enchiladas ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.
- Try adding black beans or diced green chiles for extra flavor and texture.
- Pair with Spanish rice and a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
