Ground Beef Enchiladas
Experience the joy of a cozy family dinner with these Ground Beef Enchiladas, a delightful dish that combines savory ground beef, zesty enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese all wrapped in soft tortillas. This recipe is simple enough for busy weeknights while still being special enough for family gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a comforting meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and diced onions for about 5-7 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder, sautéing for an additional minute to enhance flavors.
- Spoon about two tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll them up tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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