Description
Cheesy ground beef enchiladas smothered in red enchilada sauce and baked to perfection. An easy Tex-Mex dinner that’s ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- For the Filling:
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 small onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Enchiladas:
– 8 small flour or corn tortillas
– 1 (15 oz) can red enchilada sauce
– 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
For Topping:
– Sour cream
– Diced tomatoes
– Chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, brown ground beef. Drain fat.
3. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until onions soften.
4. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Spoon beef mixture into tortillas. Roll and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
6. Pour enchilada sauce over tortillas. Top with Mexican cheese blend.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
8. Serve with sour cream, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Notes
– Use turkey or chicken as a substitute for beef.
– Add beans or corn for extra texture.
– Freeze unbaked enchiladas for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
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