Description
Mexican beef enchiladas blend hearty ground beef with zesty spices in a comforting rolled tortilla dish. Melted cheese and rich sauce complete this classic southwestern favorite that brings warmth and flavor to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups (480 ml) shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce and Garnish:
- 1 can (10 oz or 280 ml) red enchilada sauce
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), preparing for a sizzling Mexican-inspired feast.
- Transform ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, fracturing it into delicate crumbles until perfectly browned. Eliminate excess fat through thorough draining.
- Introduce diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they soften and release their aromatic essence, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Infuse the meat mixture with a vibrant blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir vigorously and allow spices to bloom for a brief moment.
- Create a foundational layer of enchilada sauce across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking vessel, ensuring complete coverage.
- Lovingly distribute the seasoned beef mixture into tortillas, rolling each into compact cylinders. Nestle these enchiladas seam-side down within the sauced baking dish.
- Cascade the remaining enchilada sauce generously over the tortilla rolls, then crown with a lavish blanket of shredded cheese.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil, then bake for 20 minutes. Unveil the foil and continue baking an additional 10 minutes until cheese transforms into a molten, golden landscape.
- Scatter fresh cilantro across the top, presenting a vibrant, aromatic finish to this Mexican-inspired delicacy.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder and adding cayenne for extra heat or reducing for mild flavor.
- Swap corn tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free options to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and make assembly quick and easy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 625 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg