Description
Easy ground beef enchiladas are a quick and hearty Mexican-inspired dinner featuring seasoned beef rolled in tortillas, smothered in enchilada sauce, and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for weeknights or family meals.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp taco seasoning or homemade spice mix
2 tbsp tomato paste or 1/4 cup salsa (optional)
8 corn or flour tortillas
1 can (15 oz) red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped cilantro or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced onions in olive oil until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, and tomato paste or salsa. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Spoon a small amount of enchilada sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll up and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with more cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let sit a few minutes before garnishing with cilantro or green onions and serving.
Notes
Add black beans or corn to the beef mixture for extra texture.
Use ground turkey or shredded chicken for a lighter version.
Warm corn tortillas to prevent cracking when rolling.
For a creamy version, spread sour cream or cream cheese in each tortilla.
Freeze assembled enchiladas for up to 3 months before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg