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Beef and Cheese Enchiladas with Red Sauce

  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A quick, weeknight-friendly family dinner featuring ground beef, red enchilada sauce, and melted cheese wrapped in warm tortillas. This recipe is designed to be simple, budget-friendly, and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Sour cream (for serving)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Measure out spices.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains (6-8 minutes). Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
  4. Add diced onion to the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  5. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  6. Stack tortillas and microwave for 30-60 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel to make them pliable.
  7. Pour 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  8. Place a warmed tortilla flat. Spoon 1/2 cup of beef mixture down the center, add 2-3 tablespoons of Mexican cheese blend, then roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the dish.
  9. Repeat with remaining tortillas, filling, and cheese, arranging them snugly side-by-side.
  10. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, ensuring sauce gets between rolls.
  11. Sprinkle remaining Mexican cheese and cheddar cheese on top.
  12. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  13. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispy top.
  14. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  15. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sour cream.

Notes

Warm tortillas in the microwave with a damp paper towel to prevent tearing. Do not overfill tortillas to avoid bursting. Let enchiladas rest for 5 minutes after baking to help them set. Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas per ser
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 25

Keywords: beef enchiladas, red sauce enchiladas, easy dinner, weeknight meals, family dinner, comfort food, ground beef recipes, cheesy enchiladas

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