Description

Beef Enchiladas are a delightful comfort food that brings the flavors of Mexico right to your table. Imagine tender ground beef wrapped in soft corn tortillas, drenched in zesty enchilada sauce, and topped with melty cheese. This easy-to-customize recipe is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, ensuring a satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground beef
8 corn tortillas
2 cups enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium onion, diced
Sour cream (for garnish)
Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, then drain excess fat. Stir in half of the enchilada sauce and season as desired.
Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about one minute per side until pliable.
Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheeses.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve with sour cream and fresh cilantro.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (300g)
Calories: 540
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Sauté onions with the ground beef for added flavor. Substitute ground beef with shredded chicken or beans for variations. Add toppings like jalapeños or black olives for an extra kick.