Description
Discover the joy of cooking with these Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas, a comforting dish that brings warmth to family dinners and casual gatherings. Bursting with flavor, each enchilada features seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and zesty red enchilada sauce, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready in no time. Perfect for any occasion, these enchiladas can be customized with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro or spicy jalapeños. Whether enjoyed on a cozy night in or served at a festive gathering, your family will love this deliciously simple recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 2 small onions (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 cups Mexican cheese
- 20 oz red enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas (8–10 inch size)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onions and minced garlic over medium-high heat until cooked through.
- Stir in one cup of enchilada sauce and simmer. Add one cup of cheese and mix until melted.
- Divide the beef mixture among tortillas, roll them tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over the rolled enchiladas and top with two cups of cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes; uncover and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 195g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Don’t overfill tortillas to prevent tearing. Let the enchiladas rest before serving to enhance flavor melding.