Description
These easy ground beef enchiladas are a quick, comforting, and flavor-packed dish featuring seasoned beef, enchilada sauce, and melty cheese wrapped in soft tortillas.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (divided)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 tbsp oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Once the beef is cooked through, stir in 1 cup of enchilada sauce to coat the mixture.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Spoon the beef mixture into each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll them up.
- Place rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze assembled enchiladas for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
- Customize with beans, corn, jalapeños, or ground turkey/chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
