Description
Beef Enchiladas are a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine right to your table. These enchiladas feature tender, seasoned ground beef wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with rich enchilada sauce and gooey cheese. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or entertaining guests, this easy recipe is sure to impress. With customizable options for toppings and variations, you can make them uniquely yours. Serve alongside Mexican rice or a fresh garden salad for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and drain excess fat. Stir in cumin and chili powder until well combined.
- Spoon the beef mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg