Description
Cheesy, flavorful, and fuss-free, these Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas are your new go-to for weeknight Mexican comfort food.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
1/2 cup tomato sauce (optional)
6–8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Sour cream & diced tomatoes for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned.
3. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Stir in taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and optional tomato sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
5. Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and some cheese. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in baking dish.
6. Pour remaining sauce over rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
7. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5–7 minutes more until cheese is bubbly.
8. Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and diced tomatoes. Serve hot.
Notes
Warm tortillas before filling to prevent cracking.
Do not overfill tortillas to ensure clean rolling and even baking.
Broil briefly for extra cheese browning, but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Mexican / Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican / Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 enchiladas
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg