Description
Ground Beef Enchiladas are a delicious and comforting dish that combines seasoned ground beef, zesty enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese enveloped in soft tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these enchiladas are incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize fillings and toppings to suit your taste. Whether served with a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, or a side of Mexican rice and beans, this recipe is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until the onion is translucent, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; sauté for an additional minute.
- Spoon the beef mixture into each tortilla, rolling them tightly and placing seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg