Description
Homemade Ground Beef Enchiladas bring Mexican comfort straight to kitchen tables with rich, cheesy goodness. Spicy seasoned beef, wrapped in warm tortillas and smothered in zesty sauce, promises a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pounds (454 grams) ground beef
- 12–18 corn tortillas
- 2 cans red enchilada sauce (10 ounces/283 grams each)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) monterey jack cheese, shredded
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) salsa
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, creating an ideal environment for baking the enchiladas.
- In a large skillet, transform ground beef and onions over medium heat until meat browns and onions soften. Eliminate excess grease and infuse with salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Incorporate salsa and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize.
- Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by coating the bottom with a thin layer of enchilada sauce. Gently warm remaining sauce in a separate pan, using it to soften tortillas before filling, preventing potential cracking during rolling.
- Craft each enchilada by generously filling tortillas with seasoned beef mixture. Roll tightly and position seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, creating a neat arrangement.
- Lavish the rolled enchiladas with remaining enchilada sauce, ensuring complete coverage. Cascade shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese across the surface, creating a melty blanket.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden landscape. Optional: Activate broiler for 1-2 minutes to achieve a crispy cheese crust.
- Elevate the dish with vibrant garnishes like fresh cilantro, creamy sour cream, buttery avocado slices, or a zesty lime juice splash, introducing bright contrasts to the rich enchiladas.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder and choosing mild or spicy salsa to suit different taste preferences.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version that maintains similar texture and flavor profile.
- Prevent tortilla cracking by warming them briefly in microwave or using fresh, pliable corn or flour tortillas at room temperature before rolling.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by preparing beef mixture and assembling enchiladas ahead of time, then refrigerating until ready to bake for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg