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Beef Enchiladas

40-Minute Beef Enchiladas That’ll Blow Your Mind

A classic Mexican dish featuring tender beef wrapped in corn tortillas, smothered in red enchilada sauce, and topped with melted cheese.

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

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned.
  3. Drain excess fat and stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Warm tortillas briefly to make them pliable.
  5. Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and shredded cheese, then roll tightly.
  6. Place enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish.
  7. Pour enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Use flour tortillas if you prefer a softer texture.
  • For extra flavor, mix black beans or corn into the beef filling.
  • Adjust spice levels by adding more or less chili powder.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: beef enchiladas, Mexican food, easy dinner