Description
These Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas are a perfect choice for a delicious family meal. Packed with flavorful seasoned beef and gooey melted cheese, they are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. A classic Mexican-inspired dish that is simple to make and customizable to suit different dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Enchiladas:
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Chopped fresh 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 the ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce. Cook briefly.
- Fill the Tortillas: Spoon beef mixture onto tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, and roll up. Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Bake: Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas, top with cheese, cover with foil, and bake. Remove foil and bake until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, garnish with cilantro and sour cream, and enjoy!
Notes
- Enchiladas can be prepared in advance and refrigerated.
- Substitute ground turkey or black beans for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
