Here’s a classic Ground Beef Enchiladas recipe 🌮🔥 — cheesy, savory, and perfect for a family dinner or make-ahead meal.
Ground Beef Enchiladas
Ingredients (serves 6–8):
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ cup tomato sauce or 1 small can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Assembly
- 8–10 flour or corn tortillas
- 1½ cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterrey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- Optional toppings: sliced olives, chopped green onions, sour cream, cilantro
Instructions:
- Preheat oven:
375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. - Cook beef filling:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add onion and garlic; sauté 3–4 minutes until soft.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Cook 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup shredded cheese. - Assemble enchiladas:
Spread ½ cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
Spoon 2–3 tbsp beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll up, and place seam-side down in the dish.
Pour remaining sauce over rolled tortillas. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. - Bake:
Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. - Serve:
Garnish with olives, green onions, sour cream, or cilantro.
⭐ Tips:
- Soft tortillas: Warm tortillas slightly before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Cheese inside and on top ensures melty, gooey goodness.
- Make ahead: Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
🔄 Variations:
- Beef & bean enchiladas: Add black or pinto beans to the filling.
- Spicy: Add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne.
- Slow cooker version: Layer enchiladas in a slow cooker with sauce and cook on low 2–3 hours.
If you want, I can also give a quick 30-minute skillet version that doesn’t require baking. It’s fast, cheesy, and just as delicious.
Do you want me to give that version?
