Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas
These easy ground beef enchiladas are rich, cheesy, and full of comforting flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners, they come together quickly with simple ingredients and deliver big flavor in every bite.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven
- Baking Dish
- Spatula
- Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 flour or corn tortillas soft
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- sour cream for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and diced onion until the beef is no longer pink and onions are soft.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Spoon beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes, then top with sour cream or fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For a fun twist, try mixing cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Add beans or veggies to the filling for extra flavor and nutrition. Warm tortillas slightly before rolling to prevent tearing.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 3.2mg
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