Description
Easy cheesy ground beef enchiladas are hearty, saucy, and packed with flavor. Filled with seasoned beef and topped with melty cheese and enchilada sauce, they make the perfect comforting meal for busy nights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or Monterey Jack)
- 6–8 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for softening tortillas)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, avocado or guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce into the beef mixture and remove from heat.
- Warm tortillas slightly in a skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
- Spoon beef mixture into each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with desired toppings and serve warm.
Notes
- Add black beans or corn to the beef mixture for extra texture.
- Swap ground beef for turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Use spicy enchilada sauce or jalapeños for heat.
- Spread cream cheese or sour cream inside tortillas before rolling for a creamy twist.
- Freeze baked or unbaked enchiladas for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
