Description
Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas are a quick, comforting dinner featuring seasoned ground beef and melted cheese wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with flavorful enchilada sauce. Perfect for family meals, this dish offers satisfying layers of savory, cheesy goodness and can be easily adapted for various tastes and dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (divided)
- 8–10 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese blend (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican cheese mix)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, chopped
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Diced avocado
- Lime wedges
Optional Variations
- Sautéed bell peppers, corn, or black beans (for veggie-packed version)
- Diced jalapeños or hot sauce (for spicy upgrade)
- Different cheeses like pepper jack or queso fresco
- Low-carb tortillas or large lettuce leaves (for low-carb version)
- Ground turkey or chicken (for leaner protein substitution)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions become translucent. Drain any excess fat, then stir in chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, and half of the enchilada sauce, coating the meat evenly to infuse flavor.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Warm the tortillas briefly to make them more pliable. Spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with shredded cheese, then roll up tightly. Place each rolled enchilada seam-side down into a greased baking dish.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese over everything to ensure a bubbly, cheesy finish when baked.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese melts beautifully and the sauce bubbles around the edges. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use warm tortillas: Heating tortillas before rolling prevents cracking and tearing.
- Drain excess fat: Removing grease from cooked beef keeps enchiladas from becoming too oily.
- Layer sauce generously: Don’t skimp on sauce for moist, saucy texture.
- Cheese blend: Mixing cheeses creates a more complex, satisfying melt.
- Bake uncovered: Allows cheese to brown slightly, adding flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: ground beef enchiladas, cheesy enchiladas, quick dinner, comfort food, Mexican recipe, family dinner, easy enchiladas
