Description
These Ground Beef Enchiladas are a delicious and satisfying Tex-Mex dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Savory seasoned beef, onions, and garlic rolled in tortillas, smothered in enchilada sauce, and baked with cheese until bubbly and golden brown.
Ingredients
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For the Ground Beef Filling:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
For the Enchiladas:
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Season the beef: Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; sauté for another minute.
- Fill the tortillas: Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Add sauce and cheese: Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Feel free to customize these enchiladas with your favorite toppings like sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, or black olives.
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative to beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Enchiladas, Tex-Mex, Easy Dinner Recipe, Enchilada Casserole
