Description
These Ground Beef Enchiladas are a comforting and flavorful Mexican dish that the whole family will love. Easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Enchiladas:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
For Assembly:
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Add Seasonings: Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; sauté for another minute.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: 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
- You can customize these enchiladas by adding your favorite toppings like sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, or black olives.
- Serve with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Enchiladas, Enchilada Recipe, Mexican Dinner
