Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of homemade beef enchiladas, where soft tortillas embrace seasoned ground beef, smothered in zesty enchilada sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, bringing joy to every table. Simple to prepare and customizable to your preferences, these enchiladas will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and tomato sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon beef mixture into each tortilla, top with cheese, and roll tightly.
- Place rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over them and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg