Description
Beef enchiladas are a comforting and flavorful dish that brings warmth to any gathering. This easy-to-make recipe features tender ground beef enveloped in soft tortillas, smothered in spicy enchilada sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these enchiladas are customizable to suit any palate. Whether you’re serving them at a family meal or game night, they are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack mix)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: sour cream and fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add ground beef, seasoning with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until browned and crumbly.
- Warm corn tortillas slightly in a skillet or microwave to prevent cracking.
- Spoon the beef mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for about 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg