Heavenly Ground Beef Enchiladas for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Ground Beef Enchiladas are a comforting weeknight dinner that’s easily customizable, wrapped in soft tortillas and drenched in rich enchilada sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 enchiladas

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

1 lb Ground Beef well-seasoned
1 tsp Cumin adjust to taste
1 tbsp Chili Powder increase for more heat

For the Tortillas

8 Corn Tortillas Flour tortillas can be used as an alternative

For the Cheese

1 cup Cheddar Cheese sharp variety preferred
1 cup Monterey Jack for melting

For the Sauce

2 cups Enchilada Sauce mild or hot depending on preference

Equipment

Skillet
Baking Dish
microwave

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even cooking.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat for 7-10 minutes until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
Reduce heat to low, stir in cumin and chili powder, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Warm corn tortillas in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to make them pliable.
On each tortilla, spoon a generous amount of seasoned beef, sprinkle cheese, then roll tightly and place in a baking dish.
Pour enchilada sauce evenly over rolled enchiladas and sprinkle additional cheese on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is golden.
Allow to cool for a few minutes, then serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For optimal taste, reheat in the oven for best results. These enchiladas can be made ahead and frozen before baking.

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