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Beef Enchiladas Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 enchiladas
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Beef Enchiladas are a delicious and comforting Mexican-inspired dish featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and rich enchilada sauce wrapped in warm flour tortillas and baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for a family dinner, they are garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions, sour cream, and avocado for added flavor and creaminess.

Ingredients

Beef Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Enchiladas

  • 8 medium flour tortillas
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)

Garnishes

  • Chopped cilantro
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sour cream
  • Diced avocado

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess fat to keep the filling from being greasy.
  2. Add Onion and Garlic: Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to season the meat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the spices to bloom.
  3. Stir in Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese into the beef mixture until well combined and creamy.
  4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  5. Spread Sauce on Dish: Spread ½ cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of the baking dish. This will keep the enchiladas moist and flavorful from below.
  6. Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the beef filling onto each flour tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling and place them seam-side down in the baking dish, lining them up side by side.
  7. Add Sauce and Cheese on Top: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining 1½ cups of shredded cheese generously on top to create a cheesy crust.
  8. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, sour cream, and diced avocado as desired before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute corn tortillas if you prefer; just warm them prior to rolling to prevent cracking.
  • If you like it spicier, add some chopped jalapeños to the filling or use a spicy enchilada sauce.
  • For a lighter version, use lean ground beef or ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • Feel free to add black beans or corn to the filling for extra texture and nutrition.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/beef-enchiladas-recipe/