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Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe

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Savory ground beef enchiladas with homemade enchilada sauce make the perfect dinner. Enjoy this easy, flavorful recipe with simple ingredients for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 soft taco flour tortillas or king corn tortillas
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ cups Mexican cheese, shredded

For the Enchilada Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese and remove from heat.
  • For the enchilada sauce, heat canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add tomato paste, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in a baking dish.
  • Fill tortillas with the beef mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down in the dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Notes

  • Customize by adding black beans or corn to the filling.
  • Serve with sour cream and chopped cilantro.

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