Ground Beef Enchiladas Mexican
Ground Beef Enchiladas Mexican are a delightful and comforting dish that transports your taste buds straight to Mexico. Soft tortillas envelop seasoned ground beef, all smothered in zesty enchilada sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- sour cream
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Drain excess fat; stir in half of the enchilada sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap ground beef for shredded chicken or black beans for a vegetarian option. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream for an added burst of flavor.