Description
This Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas recipe offers a delicious and straightforward way to enjoy a classic Mexican favorite. Tender corn tortillas are filled with savory seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese, then smothered in rich enchilada sauce and baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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Enchiladas
- 10 corn tortillas, warmed
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 (10 oz) cans enchilada sauce
Instructions
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and finely chopped onion together until the beef is fully cooked and the onions are tender. Drain any excess fat from the pan to reduce greasiness.
- Season the Beef: Add the taco seasoning packet and 3/4 cup water to the cooked beef. Stir well and cook until the liquid is mostly absorbed, resulting in a flavorful beef mixture.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350º F (175º C) and allow it to preheat fully, ensuring even baking of the enchiladas.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour one can of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 13×9 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly to prevent sticking and add flavor from the base.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Take a warmed tortilla and dip it briefly into the enchilada sauce. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture and 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese onto the tortilla. Roll it tightly and place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling, being careful not to overfill.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining two cans of enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese and any leftover beef mixture on top for extra flavor and cheesiness.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the enchiladas are hot and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let it sit uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the enchiladas to firm up slightly for easier slicing.
Notes
- For a spicier variation, consider adding diced jalapeños to the beef mixture or using a spicier enchilada sauce.
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with a Mexican cheese blend for a more authentic taste.
- Leftover enchiladas can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Warming the tortillas before filling helps prevent them from cracking when rolling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: ground beef enchiladas, easy enchiladas, baked enchiladas, Mexican dinner recipe, weeknight meal, cheesy enchiladas
