Irresistible Ground Beef Enchiladas for Cozy Family Nights

These Ground Beef Enchiladas are a comforting and customizable dish, perfect for family dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 5

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 enchiladas

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
1 medium Onion diced
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika recommended
to taste Salt and Pepper

For the Enchiladas

8 inch Flour Tortillas can substitute with corn tortillas for gluten-free
2 cups Enchilada Sauce store-bought or homemade
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Mexican cheese blend

Optional Toppings

1 cup Sour Cream
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped

Equipment

Large skillet
Baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brown the Ground Beef in a skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes.
Sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
Add garlic and spices, cooking for 1–2 minutes.
Assemble the enchiladas with about ¼ cup of filling per tortilla.
Pour enchilada sauce over the assembled tortillas and cover with cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Let cool slightly, then serve garnished with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Choose high-quality ingredients for best results. Don't overfill tortillas to prevent bursting.

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