Description
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas are a comforting and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of Mexico to your table. Each soft flour tortilla is generously filled with seasoned ground beef, smothered in rich enchilada sauce, and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these enchiladas are not only delicious but also quick to prepare, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights. In just under an hour, you can have a warm, cheesy meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add diced onions and minced garlic; cook until softened.
- Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin; mix well.
- Spread a layer of enchilada sauce in a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and cheese, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with more shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg