Description
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas are a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the warmth of home-cooked meals to your table. These enchiladas feature seasoned ground beef wrapped in soft tortillas, topped with zesty enchilada sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is customizable with your favorite toppings, ensuring a delightful culinary experience for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Cooking oil for sautéing
- Optional garnishes: sour cream, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and half of the enchilada sauce; let simmer for about five minutes.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot with sour cream and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg