Description
These Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas are a flavorful and comforting Mexican-inspired dish featuring seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, and melted Mexican cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas, baked to perfection with a rich red enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 2 small onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- 20 oz red enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas (8-10 inch size)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish and set it aside.
- Brown Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef along with the finely chopped onions and minced garlic. Stir frequently until the beef is browned evenly, no longer pink, and the onions are softened, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Enchilada Sauce: Pour in 1 cup of the red enchilada sauce to the browned beef mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer. Turn off the heat and immediately stir in 1 cup of the shredded Mexican cheese until melted and well combined to make a creamy filling.
- Fill & Roll Tortillas: Lay out the tortillas on a clean surface. Evenly divide the beef mixture, approximately 2/3 cup per tortilla, and place it on the lower third of each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly and place them seam-side down into the prepared baking dish on top of the sauce layer.
- Pour Remaining Sauce: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, spreading it evenly with a brush or spoon to cover all the tortillas.
- Add Cheese & Bake: Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese evenly over the top. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed with your favorite toppings like sour cream, chopped cilantro, or sliced jalapeños. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas if preferred, though they may be more fragile.
- For extra flavor, add cumin or chili powder to the beef mixture while cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Adding chopped green chilies or diced tomatoes to the beef mixture can add a nice twist.
- Use a Mexican cheese blend that contains cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso quesadilla for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
