Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas, the perfect dish to elevate your weeknight dinners. Wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered with zesty enchilada sauce and gooey cheese, these enchiladas are a comforting blend of seasoned beef and spices. Quick to prepare, they promise to delight family and friends at any gathering, turning an ordinary meal into a festive celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced onions (red or green)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (about 5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in 1 cup of enchilada sauce and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon two tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle cheese generously on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Serve with sour cream and toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg