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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
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These delicious Ground Beef Enchiladas are filled with flavorful seasoned beef, wrapped in tortillas, smothered in enchilada sauce, and topped with melted cheese. A perfect dinner option for a cozy night in!


Ingredients

Scale

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

For topping:

  • Sour cream

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: Fill each tortilla with the cooked beef mixture, roll it up, and place seam side down in a baking dish.
  3. Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with shredded cheese.
  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 additional toppings like sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, or fresh cilantro.
  • If you prefer a spicier version, you can add some chopped jalapenos or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg