Description
These beef enchiladas are a hearty and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish made with seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and melty cheese wrapped in soft tortillas and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 oz.) can red enchilada sauce, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing the baking dish)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion softens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in half of the enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish with olive oil and spread a few spoonfuls of the remaining enchilada sauce on the bottom.
- Spoon the beef mixture into each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, then roll up and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
- Feel free to add beans or diced green chilies to the beef mixture for extra flavor and texture.
- Top with sour cream, avocado, or hot sauce for added flair.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days and reheat nicely in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
