Description
These Beef Enchiladas are a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests. Flavorful seasoned ground beef, melted cheeses, and a savory enchilada sauce all wrapped up in a warm tortilla, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce, divided
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 flour tortillas (6–8 inches)
- Chopped cilantro and sour cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, spices, green chiles, and ½ cup enchilada sauce. Simmer, then stir in ½ cup of each cheese.
- Fill and Roll: Spoon beef mixture into tortillas, roll up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Bake: Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and sour cream before serving.
Notes
- Corn tortillas can be used for a gluten-free option.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture.
- For a spicier version, use hot enchilada sauce or add jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
