Description
Beef enchiladas are a delicious and comforting dish that combines savory ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce wrapped in soft corn tortillas. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this easy-to-follow recipe allows for customization based on your tastes. With every bite, you’ll experience a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned (6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Spoon filling into each tortilla and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour half the enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent tearing. - Substitute ground turkey or black beans for a different protein option. - Enhance flavor with jalapeños or experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack.