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Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas are a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, and garlic, wrapped in tortillas, covered with enchilada sauce, and topped with cheese, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit at the dinner table.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 8 flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Sour cream (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef with diced onions, garlic, cumin, and chili powder until browned.
  2. Assemble the Enchiladas: Spoon some of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam side down in a baking dish.
  3. Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle cheese on top.
  4. Bake: Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Serve: Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream on top.

Notes

  • You can customize these enchiladas by adding black beans, corn, or peppers to the filling.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, add some chopped jalapenos or a dash of hot sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg