Description
A simple and delicious recipe for classic Tex-Mex beef enchiladas, perfect for a weeknight meal or a gathering. Featuring a flavorful ground beef filling, tender corn tortillas, and a cheesy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Step: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Step: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until fully browned. Drain off excess grease.
- Step: Season the beef with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir well to combine.
- Step: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Warm corn tortillas briefly until pliable, either by microwaving wrapped in a damp paper towel or quickly frying in vegetable oil.
- Step: Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of beef filling onto the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and roll up. Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Step: Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Step: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving with optional garnishes.
Notes
Ensure the beef is thoroughly drained to keep the enchiladas from becoming too greasy. Adjust spice levels by selecting your preferred chili powder heat level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Tex-Mex, beef enchiladas, dinner, easy, comfort food