Description
A comforting and flavorful recipe for Ground Beef Enchiladas featuring seasoned ground beef wrapped in tortillas, smothered with savory enchilada sauce, and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Filling
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Assembly
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
For Serving
- Sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the enchiladas.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until the onions become translucent, about 5-7 minutes. This allows the flavors to develop and the beef to cook through.
- Add Seasonings: Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder to the skillet and sauté for another minute to release the fragrant spices and blend them into the beef mixture.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon the seasoned beef mixture evenly onto each tortilla, roll them tightly, and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish to hold their shape while baking.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, ensuring each is well coated, then sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top to melt and brown during baking.
- Bake: Bake the enchiladas uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown, signaling that the dish is ready to serve.
- Serve: Remove from oven and top with sour cream as desired before serving for added creaminess and balance to the flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute corn tortillas for gluten-free options or flour tortillas based on your preference.
- For spicier enchiladas, add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder to the beef mixture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Adding black beans or corn to the beef mixture is a great way to increase fiber and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: ground beef enchiladas, easy enchiladas, Mexican dinner, baked enchiladas, beef tortilla recipe
