Description
Ground Beef Enchiladas are a delicious and comforting Mexican dish that features soft tortillas filled with savory ground beef, topped with melted cheese and zesty enchilada sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe brings bold flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have an unforgettable meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional toppings: sour cream, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion in a splash of oil until golden brown. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and crumbly. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, then roll tightly. Place seam side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and add remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg