Description
A classic Mexican dish featuring tender beef wrapped in corn tortillas, smothered in a rich enchilada sauce, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add onions, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Warm the tortillas to make them pliable. Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and roll tightly.
- Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the enchiladas.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add a dollop of sour cream or guacamole for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: beef enchiladas, Mexican recipe, baked enchiladas, ground beef recipe