Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe
This easy ground beef enchiladas recipe is a classic Mexican-inspired dish featuring seasoned ground beef wrapped in tortillas, smothered with enchilada sauce, and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, it combines bold flavors with simple preparation and baking for a delicious, cheesy meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Enchiladas
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Topping
- Sour cream (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the enchiladas.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with the diced onions until the onions turn translucent and the beef is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Seasonings: Add the minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute to release the flavors and aromatic spices.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon the beef mixture evenly onto each tortilla, roll them tightly, and place each rolled tortilla seam-side down in a greased baking dish to prevent them from unrolling during baking.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top to cover.
- Bake: Bake the enchiladas uncovered in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and top with sour cream if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can use either flour or corn tortillas according to preference.
- For a spicier dish, add additional chili powder or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers store well and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure the enchilada sauce and tortillas are certified gluten-free.
- Homemade enchilada sauce adds extra flavor but store-bought is convenient and works well.
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