Description
These sizzling ground beef enchiladas are a hearty and comforting Tex-Mex dinner made with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, soft tortillas, and rich enchilada sauce baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (10 ounces) red enchilada sauce
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Drain any excess grease and stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in half of the enchilada sauce and simmer the mixture for about 3 minutes.
- Spoon the beef filling into each tortilla, sprinkle in some cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, then roll the tortillas tightly.
- Place the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly across the enchiladas.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm with sour cream.
Notes
- Warm tortillas slightly before rolling to prevent cracking.
- For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
- Corn tortillas can be used instead of flour tortillas for a more traditional enchilada texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze assembled enchiladas for up to 2 months before baking.
- Reheat in a 350°F oven for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
