Description
Delicious and easy-to-make beef enchiladas that are perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. These enchiladas are filled with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and topped with a flavorful red enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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 salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
Other Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, cook onion, garlic, and beef. Season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the tortillas: Spoon beef mixture onto tortillas, top with cheese, and roll tightly.
- Assemble and bake: Place rolled tortillas in a baking dish, cover with enchilada sauce and cheese. Bake until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute corn tortillas for flour tortillas if preferred.
- Add black beans or corn to the filling for extra texture and flavor.
- Use homemade enchilada sauce for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
