Beef Enchiladas
Beef enchiladas are a mouthwatering Mexican classic that turns simple ingredients into a flavor-packed feast. With soft tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, all generously topped with zesty enchilada sauce and melted cheese, these enchiladas promise to elevate any meal into a celebration. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is easy to make and guarantees satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 enchiladas) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned; drain excess fat. Add chopped onion, cumin, and chili powder; cook until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix tomato sauce with garlic powder; stir well.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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