Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas
These hearty enchiladas are packed with savory ground beef, gooey cheese, and flavorful enchilada sauce, making them a family-friendly dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 ounces enchilada sauce Store-bought or homemade.
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to mix with other cheese varieties.
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings
- sour cream For serving.
- diced avocado For serving.
- cilantro For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in a microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Spread a thin layer of beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle some shredded cheese, and then roll them up tightly.
- Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish, and pour any remaining enchilada sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and pop the dish into the oven.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and golden.
- Serve hot and top with your choice of garnish.
Notes
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the beef mixture. You can prepare the enchiladas a day in advance and bake them when ready. Keep an eye on them to ensure they do not overbake.