Description
Beef enchiladas are a crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender ground beef, soft tortillas, and a rich enchilada sauce, all topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Your kitchen will be filled with mouthwatering aromas that make enjoying these enchiladas an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and salt; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Warm tortillas briefly in a microwave or pan for pliability. Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and roll tightly.
- Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over them and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg