Description
Cheesy ground beef enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, featuring soft corn tortillas filled with savory ground beef and topped with a rich, melty cheese sauce. This easy recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your kitchen and is perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1 cup Monterey Jack)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and half of the enchilada sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle cheese on top.
- 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 (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg