Description
Enjoy a comforting family favorite with this easy cheesy ground beef enchiladas recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it’s a lean ground beef delight tailored for picky eaters, offering versatility for quick red meat lunch ideas or dinner recipes for two.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook and break apart lean ground beef.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until onion is translucent.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder.
- Pour in half of the enchilada sauce, allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken slightly before removing from heat.
- Spoon beef mixture into each tortilla, roll up, and place in an oven-safe baking dish.
- Top with remaining enchilada sauce and shredded cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm with sour cream on top.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add chopped jalapeños.
- Substitute beef with black beans for a vegetarian option.
- Ensure tortillas are at room temperature or slightly warmed to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican