Description
Make these easy and flavorful beef enchiladas with seasoned ground beef, rich enchilada sauce, and melted cheese wrapped in soft corn tortillas. A perfect Mexican-inspired dish for weeknight dinners or meal prep
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8–10 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Beef Filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pour in 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce and mix well. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable (wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds). Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, green onions, and sour cream if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Spicy Enchiladas: Add jalapeños or extra chili powder.
- Cheesy Enchiladas: Mix cream cheese into the beef mixture.
- Vegetable Enchiladas: Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Chicken Enchiladas: Use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of beef.
- Flour Tortilla Alternative: Substitute flour tortillas for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: beef enchiladas, Mexican dinner, easy enchiladas, baked enchiladas, ground beef recipe