Description
Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce deliver pure comfort straight from Mexican kitchens, wrapped in tortillas that hug tender, seasoned meat and melted cheese. Warm spices and rich sauce make this classic dish a family favorite that brings smiles around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Base and Flavor Enhancers:
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Finely dice 1 medium onion and mince 3 garlic cloves to prepare your ingredients for maximum flavor integration.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium temperature (375°F). Sauté onions until they turn translucent and soft, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Introduce 1 pound lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks for 7-10 minutes until completely browned.
- Drain excess fat from the meat mixture to ensure a clean, rich texture in your enchiladas.
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, and preferred taco seasoning, mixing thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
- Pour 1 cup of red enchilada sauce into the meat mixture, stirring to combine and allowing it to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Warm 8 corn tortillas briefly to make them pliable and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Spread 2-3 tablespoons of seasoned beef onto each tortilla, rolling tightly and placing seam-side down in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) while arranging the enchiladas.
- Pour remaining 1 cup red enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded Cheddar and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese across the top of the enchiladas.
- Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Choose high-quality ground beef with some fat content for better flavor and moisture in your enchiladas.
- Warm tortillas slightly before filling to prevent cracking and make them easier to roll.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef with ground turkey or shredded chicken and use low-fat cheese.
- Let enchiladas rest for 5-10 minutes after baking so they set and are easier to serve without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 48-51 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 486 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg