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Beef Enchiladas

Beef Enchiladas

These delicious Beef Enchiladas are an easy, flavorful dinner option that brings the tastes of Mexican cuisine to your table in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Spices and Sauces
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Tortillas and Cheese
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese such as cheddar or Monterey Jack
Topping
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Sauté the onion in a large skillet over medium heat until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
  4. Stir in enchilada sauce and tomato paste, mixing well until heated.
  5. Warm corn tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  6. Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, roll them up, and place in a baking dish.
  7. Top rolled enchiladas with shredded cheese.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve hot, topped with sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling or toppings based on your preferences. Allow leftovers to cool before storing in an airtight container in the fridge.

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