Description
Succulent beef enchiladas from Mexico blend rich, spicy flavors with tender meat and melted cheese. Comforting and hearty, this dish offers a delightful culinary experience you will savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tortillas (flour or corn)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced jalapenos
- Optional: chopped cilantro
- Optional: sour cream
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Sauté ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until meat turns brown, carefully draining any excess fat.
- Incorporate chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture, ensuring even seasoning distribution.
- Create a thin sauce base in a 9×13-inch baking dish by spreading a layer of enchilada sauce.
- Carefully load each tortilla with seasoned beef mixture and a handful of cheese, then tightly roll and position seam-side down in the prepared dish.
- Generously drench the rolled tortillas with remaining enchilada sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Scatter additional cheese across the top of the enchiladas for a rich, melted finish.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling layer.
- Allow enchiladas to rest briefly before adorning with optional fresh garnishes like cilantro, sour cream, or diced green onions.
- Serve immediately while hot and cheese remains deliciously melted.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a healthier, leaner protein option that keeps the dish’s rich flavor profile.
- Create a gluten-free version by using corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas and checking that enchilada sauce is gluten-free.
- Enhance meal prep by preparing beef mixture in advance and storing in refrigerator for up to 2 days, making weeknight dinners faster and easier.
- Balance spice levels by adjusting chili powder quantity or adding fresh jalapeños for those who enjoy extra heat, allowing customization for different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg