Description
These Beef Enchiladas are a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Flavorful ground beef, warm spices, and gooey cheese wrapped in tortillas and baked to perfection, topped with enchilada sauce and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
For the beef filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For assembly:
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook. Add ground beef, breaking it apart and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Add green chilies, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the enchiladas: Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and cheese, roll up, and place seam-side down in the dish. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas, top with cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Add black beans or corn to the filling for extra texture.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
