Ground Beef Enchiladas
These Ground Beef Enchiladas are a savory and comforting Mexican classic, filled with seasoned beef and cheese, then baked in a rich enchilada sauce for a flavorful family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Season the beef with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Add half of the enchilada sauce to the meat mixture and stir to coat. Remove from heat.
- Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Warm the tortillas to make them pliable. Spoon the beef mixture evenly onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, then roll up and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture or top with hot sauce before serving.