Description
Delicious and saucy beef enchiladas are stuffed with seasoned ground beef, wrapped in soft tortillas, and topped with rich enchilada sauce and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, these enchiladas are bursting with bold, irresistible flavors.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
For the Enchiladas:
8 medium flour tortillas
2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
Optional Toppings:
Chopped cilantro
Sliced green onions
Sour cream
Diced avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened. Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Assemble the Enchiladas:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread ½ cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Top and Bake:
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Let enchiladas rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, sour cream, or avocado as desired.
Notes
Lightly toast tortillas to prevent sogginess.
Customize filling with shredded chicken, turkey, beans, or sautéed vegetables for variety.
Make ahead: Assemble up to a day before baking and refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 enchiladas
- Calories: 350 kcal per enchilada
