Description
Hearty Mexican beef enchiladas bring authentic southwestern comfort to dinner tables with rich, spicy flavors that dance across palates. Melted cheese, tender beef, and zesty sauce create a simple yet irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 10–12 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 small onion, diced
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced jalapenos
Instructions
- Set the oven to 375°F, preparing for a warm, bubbling dish of enchiladas.
- Sauté ground beef with diced onions in a skillet until meat browns completely and onions become translucent.
- Drain excess fat from the meat mixture, then sprinkle taco seasoning and add a splash of water, simmering for 2-3 minutes to develop rich flavors.
- Coat the bottom of a baking dish with a thin layer of enchilada sauce to prevent sticking and enhance overall taste.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them more pliable, then generously fill each with seasoned beef and sprinkle shredded cheese.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly, placing them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish to create a neat arrangement.
- Generously drizzle remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of additional cheese across the top of the enchiladas for a golden, melted finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese becomes bubbly and slightly golden around the edges.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with optional garnishes like fresh cilantro, sour cream, or sliced jalapeños.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, healthier alternative that still packs incredible flavor.
- Toast tortillas briefly on a skillet before filling to enhance their texture and prevent sogginess during baking.
- Drain meat thoroughly to prevent excess grease and ensure a crisp, not greasy, final dish.
- Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños to the beef mixture for extra nutrition and a spicy kick that elevates the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg