Description
These Beef Enchiladas feature a rich, savory filling. Try these homemade beef enchiladas with a common mistakes checklist for a perfect dinner in 45 min.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 9 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Step: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
- Step: Stir in diced onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Step: Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour in the vegetable broth, simmering for 3-5 minutes until the liquid has reduced to a thick glaze that coats the meat.
- Step: Wrap corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds until pliable.
- Step: Spread 1/4 cup of red enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 12×9 inch baking dish.
- Step: Place a generous scoop of the beef filling in the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Step: Cover the rolled tortillas with the remaining enchilada sauce and top with shredded cheese.
- Step: Bake in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Notes
Ensure you reduce the beef filling until it reaches a thick glaze consistency to prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy. Grating your own cheese from a block results in a better melt compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 488 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23.3 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Beef Enchiladas, Mexican-American, Dinner, Ground Beef, Family Favorite