Description
These Beef Enchiladas are a flavorful and cheesy Mexican dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Seasoned ground beef, onions, and spices are rolled in flour tortillas, topped with enchilada sauce and a blend of cheeses, then baked to perfection. Serve with cilantro and sour cream for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
For Assembly:
- 1 (15 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- Chopped cilantro and sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, sauté diced onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook Beef: Add ground beef, breaking it apart and browning. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Season and Add Chiles: Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and green chiles. Cook briefly.
- Prepare Tortillas: Spoon beef mixture into tortillas, add cheese, roll tightly, and place in a baking dish.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour enchilada sauce over tortillas, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let rest, garnish with cilantro and sour cream.
Notes
- You can use corn tortillas for a traditional twist—warm before rolling.
- Enhance the filling with black beans or corn for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
