Description
Beef enchiladas are a comforting dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine right to your kitchen. Picture warm tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and rich enchilada sauce, all baked to perfection. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also customizable, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and festive gatherings. Dive into this delicious meal that will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (mild or spicy)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced onions and minced garlic; cook until onions are translucent.
- Add cumin and chili powder; cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable.
- Pour a layer of enchilada sauce into a baking dish.
- Spoon beef mixture onto each tortilla, top with cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas and sprinkle with extra cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with black beans or shredded chicken. To add extra heat, mix diced jalapeños into the meat filling or use spicy enchilada sauce.