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How To Make Ground Beef Enchiladas: A Perfect Family-Friendly Mexican Dinner
These classic enchiladas are packed with seasoned ground beef, smothered in a bold red enchilada sauce, and topped with gooey melted cheese. A satisfying Mexican-inspired dish everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 4 oz can green chiles (optional)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 –10 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 10 oz can red enchilada sauce (or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
- Optional toppings: sour cream green onions, cilantro, avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onions until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Warm tortillas to make them flexible (microwave or skillet).
- Spread 2–3 tablespoons of beef filling down the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll up.
- Place enchiladas seam-side down in a greased 9x13" baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with toppings and serve hot.
Notes
- Make it spicy: Add jalapeños or use spicy enchilada sauce.
- Swap beef for ground turkey or black beans for a lighter version.
- Serve with Mexican rice or guacamole on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 25g