Description
Tender tortillas filled with juicy, seasoned ground beef, smothered in rich enchilada sauce, topped with melty cheese, and baked to golden perfection—perfect for a cozy, flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onions until fragrant, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and chili powder; sauté for about 1 minute more.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
- Lightly fry tortillas before filling to prevent sogginess.
- Try substituting ground beef with chicken, turkey, or lentils.
- Add black beans or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
