Description
Beef enchiladas are a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that combines seasoned ground beef, soft tortillas, and a rich enchilada sauce, all topped with gooey cheese. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, these enchiladas are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit any palate. With their delightful flavors and inviting aroma, they create unforgettable moments around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in spices like cumin and chili powder until fragrant.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet until pliable.
- Spoon beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg