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beef enchiladas

40-Minute Beef Enchiladas That Melt in Your Mouth

Beef enchiladas are a delicious Mexican dish made with seasoned ground beef wrapped in corn tortillas and topped with enchilada sauce and cheese.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet until browned.
  3. Drain excess fat and stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Warm tortillas briefly to make them pliable.
  5. Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and roll up.
  6. Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.
  7. Pour enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
  9. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Use flour tortillas if you prefer softer enchiladas.
  • Add diced green chiles for extra flavor.
  • Let enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: beef enchiladas, Mexican food, easy dinner