Description

These Easy Beef Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food—savory, cheesy, and full of flavor. Soft tortillas are filled with a seasoned ground beef mixture, topped with zesty enchilada sauce and gooey melted cheese, then baked to perfection. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or family gathering, these enchiladas will satisfy any craving for Mexican-inspired cuisine.

Ingredients

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For the Beef Filling

1 lb (450g) ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup tomato sauce

For the Enchiladas

8 medium flour or corn tortillas
2 cups (480ml) red enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
2 cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican cheese blend)

For Garnish (Optional)

Chopped fresh cilantro
Sliced green onions
Sour cream
Diced tomatoes

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with a little oil or nonstick spray.
Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped onion and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the tomato sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Assemble the Enchiladas: Spread about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce over the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture into the center of each tortilla, roll up tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously on top.
Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Garnish and Serve: Let the enchiladas cool for a few minutes. Top with optional garnishes like cilantro, green onions, sour cream, or diced tomatoes before serving.

Notes

You can use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Corn tortillas are traditional, but flour tortillas work well and are easier to roll.
Make the dish ahead and refrigerate before baking; increase bake time by 10 minutes if baking from cold.
Add black beans or corn to the filling for added texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
Calories: 470
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 1160mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg