Description
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas deliver a hearty burst of Mexican flavor, wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in zesty enchilada sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these enchiladas are simple to make and easily customizable. With ground beef, gooey cheese, and your choice of toppings, every bite is a fiesta of deliciousness that will leave your family craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Optional toppings: sour cream and fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion for about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in half of the enchilada sauce and season with salt and pepper; mix well.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with additional cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (175g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg