Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas are a hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner featuring seasoned ground beef rolled in soft tortillas, smothered in enchilada sauce, and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, sliced olives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add ¼ cup enchilada sauce to keep filling moist.
- Warm tortillas until pliable. Spread ½ cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve with desired toppings.
Notes
Corn tortillas give a more traditional flavor, while flour tortillas offer a softer texture. Make ahead by assembling unbaked enchiladas, covering tightly, and refrigerating for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 60
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