Description
Beef enchiladas with red sauce are a mouthwatering dish featuring tender ground beef wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with a zesty, flavorful red chili sauce. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe delivers a satisfying blend of savory and spicy flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With straightforward ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can whip up this delightful meal that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour red enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg