Savory Ground Beef Enchiladas with Cheddar and Enchilada Sauce Recipe
These Ground Beef Enchiladas are a comforting and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish featuring seasoned ground beef wrapped in tortillas, smothered with rich enchilada sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, they’re topped with sour cream for a cool, creamy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 enchiladas (serves 4-6 people) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Enchiladas
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Toppings
- Sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until onions are translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes. Stir in cumin and chili powder, mixing well to coat the beef evenly with spices. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the enchiladas: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking. Warm the tortillas slightly in the microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable. Spoon approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Add sauce and cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, making sure to cover them completely. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top of the sauced enchiladas.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. The enchiladas should be heated through and the sauce bubbling gently at the edges.
- Serve: Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool slightly for 5 minutes. Serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream as desired.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a more authentic Mexican flavor, or flour tortillas if you prefer a softer texture.
- Feel free to add chopped green chilies or jalapeños to the filling for added heat.
- Leftover enchiladas can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Add chopped cilantro and lime wedges as garnish for extra freshness.
Keywords: Ground Beef Enchiladas, Mexican Beef Enchiladas, Easy Enchiladas, Homemade Enchiladas, Dinner Recipe