Description
Tex-Mex Beef Enchiladas are a crowd-pleasing dish that combines seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce wrapped in soft tortillas. This recipe is perfect for any occasion—from Taco Tuesday to family gatherings—and allows for customization based on your pantry staples. With its vibrant flavors and comforting texture, these enchiladas will become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté diced onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and brown until cooked through. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in half of the enchilada sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and cheese, roll them up tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, top with more cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg