Description
Ground Beef Enchiladas are hearty, cheesy, and saucy—filled with seasoned beef, wrapped in tortillas, and smothered in red enchilada sauce and melted cheese for an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
2–3 cups red enchilada sauce (homemade or canned)
8–10 corn or flour tortillas
2–3 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350–375°F and spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Brown ground beef with diced onion in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
3. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
4. Warm tortillas by microwaving in a damp towel, lightly frying, or dipping in warm sauce to prevent cracking.
5. Fill each tortilla with about 1/3 cup beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
6. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle generously with cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 15–25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
8. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.
Notes
Use fresh shredded cheese for better melt.
Mix a little enchilada sauce into the beef filling for extra moisture.
Assemble up to 24 hours ahead; bake just before serving.
Freeze unbaked enchiladas tightly wrapped; bake from frozen with extra time.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg