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Ground Beef Enchiladas

Ground Beef Enchiladas: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Enjoy delicious Ground Beef Enchiladas that are easy to make, customizable, and perfect for family dinners!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based meat.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped, use yellow or white onion.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced finely.
  • 1 can Green Chilies Adjust based on spice preference.
For the Tortillas
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas Can substitute with flour tortillas.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Cheese (Cheddar or Mexican Blend) Shredded.
  • 0.25 cups Fresh Cilantro Chopped, for garnish.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For frying tortillas and sautéing.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Measuring cups
  • Cutting Board
  • knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking into pieces, and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Stir in green chilies and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. In another skillet, heat olive oil and fry each corn tortilla for 30 seconds on each side.
  7. Spread a layer of red enchilada sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  8. Assemble each tortilla with a portion of beef mixture, sprinkle cheese on top, and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  9. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese.
  10. Bake for about 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Frying the tortillas prevents tearing. Adjust green chilies for heat preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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