Description
Savory ground beef enchiladas wrapped in soft corn tortillas, topped with melted cheese and zesty sauce, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
- 8 – 10 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
- Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced olives, diced tomatoes, avocado, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat, add chopped onion, and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, ensuring it’s cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in chopped green chilies and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a separate skillet, quickly fry each corn tortilla for a few seconds on each side.
- Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce into a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and a bit of cheese, then roll and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle remaining cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving; garnish with cilantro.
Notes
For best results, fry the tortillas and ensure they are heated before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg