Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Ground Beef Enchiladas — rich, cheesy, and bursting with Mexican-inspired flavor. This 35-minute recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Quick, satisfying, and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh sour cream or Mexican crema, for serving
Optional substitutions: Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version, or plant-based ground meat for vegetarian options.
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onions for 5–7 minutes until beef is browned and onions are translucent.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon 3–4 tablespoons of beef mixture onto each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle cheese generously across the top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Serve: Top with sour cream, cilantro, or sliced jalapeños. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and prevent soggy tortillas. Always place enchiladas seam-side down to maintain shape while baking. For meal prep, assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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