Description
Beef enchiladas with red sauce are a comforting and satisfying dish that epitomizes the joy of home-cooked meals. Soft corn tortillas are filled with seasoned ground beef and smothered in a rich, tangy red sauce, then topped with melted cheese. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also allows for customization to suit any palate. Perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings, these enchiladas will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 2 sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in ½ cup of red enchilada sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 3. Warm the corn tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for about 30 seconds.
- 4. Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll them tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- 5. Pour remaining red enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheeses.
- 6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil for the last five minutes to brown the cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg