Description
These Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas are the perfect weeknight dinner! Made with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and a flavorful enchilada sauce, this simple and satisfying Mexican-inspired dish is ready in under an hour. A great make-ahead or freezer-friendly recipe the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp chili powder
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1/2 tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
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8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
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2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
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Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
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Sour cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Add diced onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
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Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute.
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Add 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce to the meat mixture and stir to combine.
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Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the center of each tortilla, top with shredded cheese, and roll up.
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Place the enchiladas seam-side down in the baking dish.
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Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
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Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired.
Notes
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You can swap flour tortillas for corn tortillas for a more traditional taste.
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For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
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This dish can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
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Freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican