Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade beef enchiladas! These delightful rolls are filled with seasoned ground beef, enveloped in soft tortillas, and smothered in zesty red enchilada sauce, topped with gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe promises to impress and satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Chop onion and mince garlic.
- Cook Beef: In a large skillet, heat 2 tsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, then add ground beef. Cook until browned.
- Add Sauce: Stir in half of the enchilada sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Top with Sauce and Cheese: Drizzle remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg