Description
Ground Beef Enchiladas are a delightful combination of savory ground beef, zesty enchilada sauce, and melted cheese enveloped in soft tortillas. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, offering a burst of flavor that satisfies all ages. With just 40 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can whip up this easy recipe any night of the week. Plus, it’s customizable with various toppings like sour cream, cilantro, or jalapeños to suit your taste. Whether you choose to make a double batch for freezing or enjoy them fresh out of the oven, these enchiladas are sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until onion is translucent (5-7 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- 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 (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg