Description
Ground Beef Enchiladas are a crowd-pleasing dish that combines the rich flavors of seasoned ground beef, zesty enchilada sauce, and gooey melted cheese, all wrapped in warm tortillas. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up these enchiladas and have them baking in the oven while you set the table. Serve them fresh out of the oven with your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until onions are translucent (about 5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; sauté for another minute.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg