Description
These Easy Beef Enchiladas are the ultimate weeknight comfort food, featuring tender, seasoned ground beef rolled into soft tortillas and smothered in a rich red sauce. Perfectly cheesy and deeply satisfying, this crowd-pleasing dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy families seeking a hearty, delicious dinner without the stress of long preparation times.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
10 small flour or corn tortillas
2 cups red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional: Diced tomatoes or sour cream for topping
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onion for 3–5 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, and cook until fully browned; drain excess fat.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce to the beef mixture.
Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Spoon beef mixture and a pinch of cheese into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining cheese.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven. You can assemble the enchiladas ahead of time and keep them covered in the fridge before baking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg