Description
Cheesy ground beef enchiladas are a delightful comfort food that brings the warmth of home-cooked meals to your table. These enchiladas feature tender tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, all smothered in rich enchilada sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, they evoke nostalgia with every bite. With easy preparation and the ability to customize based on pantry staples, this dish will become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup sour cream (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 7-10 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add taco seasoning and water according to package instructions; stir until fragrant.
- Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of the meat mixture and a sprinkle of cheese, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Serve warm with sour cream and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (about 265g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg