Description

Beef enchiladas with red sauce are a delightful comfort food that combines layers of tender beef, soft tortillas, and a rich, zesty sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With just the right balance of flavors and textures, these enchiladas will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground beef
8 corn tortillas
2 cups red enchilada sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Prepare ingredients: Chop onions and mince garlic. Let the ground beef come to room temperature.
Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook until translucent.
Brown the beef: Add ground beef along with cumin and chili powder. Cook until browned, breaking it apart until no pink remains.
Mix sauce: Stir half of the enchilada sauce into the beef mixture until well-coated.
Fill tortillas: Spoon some beef mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
Top with sauce and cheese: Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle cheese on top.
Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For added flavor, top with fresh cilantro before serving. Swap out ground beef for shredded chicken or add black beans for a vegetarian twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; reheat at 350°F until warm.