Beef Enchiladas Recipe
Make irresistible beef enchiladas with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and a zesty enchilada sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy recipe delivers bold flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 8 flour tortillas (6-inch size)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Pour 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce into the skillet and mix with the beef mixture. Remove from heat.
- Spread 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spoon beef mixture into each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- Corn tortillas can be used for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust seasoning levels based on your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
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