Description
Ground Beef Enchiladas are a crowd-pleasing dish that brings together the savory flavors of seasoned ground beef, zesty enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, taking only 40 minutes from prep to table. Customize the filling or toppings to suit your family’s preferences, making it a versatile choice for any occasion. Serve them with fresh toppings like sour cream and cilantro for added flavor, or pair with sides like Mexican rice and guacamole to create a satisfying meal everyone will enjoy.
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; sauté for an additional minute.
- 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 with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (234g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg