Description
Savor Mexican comfort with these ground beef enchiladas, packed with zesty flavors and melted cheese. Hearty and satisfying, they promise a delicious journey through authentic southwestern cuisine you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
Dairy and Wrapping Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
Optional Toppings:
- sour cream
- chopped cilantro
- diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing a welcoming environment for the enchiladas.
- Sizzle ground beef and diced onions in a skillet over medium heat, breaking meat into crumbly fragments until thoroughly cooked; eliminate excess grease.
- Infuse the meat with zesty taco seasoning and a splash of enchilada sauce, allowing flavors to meld for approximately 2 minutes.
- Craft individual enchiladas by spreading the seasoned meat mixture onto tortillas, generously sprinkling cheese, then rolling them into tight cylinders.
- Nestle the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a lightly greased baking dish, creating a cozy arrangement.
- Lavish the enchiladas with remaining enchilada sauce, ensuring complete coverage, then crown with a blanket of additional cheese.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling landscape.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving, accompanied by optional garnishes like fresh cilantro, sour cream, or sliced jalapeños.
Notes
- Create a lean version by using ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter protein option.
- Easily make this recipe gluten-free by selecting corn tortillas and checking that your taco seasoning is gluten-free certified.
- Meal prep these enchiladas by assembling ahead of time and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, which helps develop deeper flavor profiles.
- Add extra nutrition by mixing finely chopped spinach or bell peppers into the meat mixture for hidden vegetables that boost overall meal wellness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg