Description
Looking for easy cheesy beef enchiladas ideas? This quick and simple recipe is the best for busy nights. Packed with hearty beef and bold spices this comfort food classic is loaded with melty cheese and Tex-Mex flavor. Great for dinner parties or easy family meals!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce divided
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- Sour cream for topping
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet cook onions until soft then add ground beef and garlic and cook until browned.
- Drain excess grease and season with chili powder cumin salt and pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup enchilada sauce.
- Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions and serve with sour cream.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a more traditional version.
- Add diced green chiles for extra heat.
- Swap beef for shredded chicken or beans for a twist.
- Freeze before baking for an easy make-ahead dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired