Description
Ground beef enchiladas bring pure comfort straight to your dinner table, packed with cheesy goodness and zesty Mexican-inspired flavors that make weeknight meals something special. Wrap these delicious tortillas around seasoned beef, smother with sauce, and bake until golden for a meal guaranteed to satisfy hungry family members.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Garnish:
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and thoroughly cook 1 lb lean ground beef with diced onions, minced garlic, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp chili powder until meat browns completely and no pink remains.
- Transfer the seasoned beef mixture to a clean work surface, ensuring even distribution of spices throughout the meat.
- Warm 8 tortillas slightly to make them more pliable for rolling, which prevents cracking during assembly.
- Spread approximately 3 tablespoons of beef mixture down the center of each tortilla, rolling tightly and placing seam-side down in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour 2 cups of enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, covering every inch to prevent drying.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese across the top, ensuring consistent coverage from edge to edge.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and bake the enchiladas uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow sauce and cheese to set before serving.
- Garnish with a generous dollop of sour cream right before serving to add a cool, creamy contrast.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken to create a leaner version of this classic dish.
- Make the enchiladas ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, which helps the flavors meld together more deeply.
- Add extra flavor by mixing some chopped green chiles or diced bell peppers into the beef mixture for more complexity.
- For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas and verify that your enchilada sauce is gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg