Description
Delicious and comforting Ground Beef Enchiladas packed with savory seasoned beef, melty cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and tangy enchilada sauce. Perfectly balanced with mild spice, this easy one-pan baked dish is ideal for family dinners, weeknights, or gatherings, with options to customize spice level and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup enchilada sauce, plus extra for topping
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sliced green onions
- Diced avocado
- Sour cream
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink. Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of enchilada sauce to keep the mixture moist and flavorful. Let it simmer for a few minutes until well seasoned.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish. Warm tortillas until pliable. Spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, then roll tightly. Place each rolled tortilla seam side down in the baking dish, arranging snugly side by side.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the top for a golden bubbly finish.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overfill tortillas to prevent breaking while rolling.
- Warm tortillas before rolling to keep them pliable and avoid cracking.
- Use sharp cheddar or a blend with Monterey Jack for best melting without greasiness.
- Simmer enchilada sauce briefly before use to deepen flavor and thicken it.
- If baking longer, cover with foil mid-bake to prevent over-browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: ground beef enchiladas, easy enchiladas, family dinner, Mexican casserole, cheesy enchiladas, weeknight meal
