Description
Mexican beef enchiladas blend savory shredded meat, zesty sauce, and melted cheese into a comforting meal. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation make this dish a crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup canned black beans (optional)
Base Ingredients:
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of enchilada sauce.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sautéing onions until translucent and softened.
- Add ground beef and taco seasoning, browning meat completely while breaking it into small crumbles.
- Mix black beans into the meat mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Lay tortillas flat and fill each with the seasoned beef and bean mixture, sprinkling cheese across the surface.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly, creating compact enchilada cylinders.
- Arrange rolled enchiladas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, creating a snug row.
- Drench the rolled enchiladas with remaining enchilada sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously sprinkle additional cheese over the sauced enchiladas.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges become slightly crispy.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while hot and cheese remains gooey.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of taco seasoning or adding diced jalapeños for extra spice.
- For a leaner version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken without compromising flavor.
- Prep tortillas by warming them briefly to prevent cracking and make rolling easier.
- Make ahead by assembling enchiladas and refrigerating, then bake when ready to serve for a convenient meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 392 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg