Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, combining seasoned ground beef, rich enchilada sauce, and gooey melted cheese all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, these enchiladas deliver mouthwatering flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and customizable to fit various tastes, they make every meal feel special. Get ready to savor this delightful dish that brings joy to your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and half of the enchilada sauce; cook until heated through.
- Fill each tortilla with the meat mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg