Description
Beef Enchiladas Ground Cheese are a comforting Mexican classic that combines seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, bringing everyone together with its heartwarming flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, these enchiladas are easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a delightful meal that will impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in oil until translucent. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks; season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Once cooked (about 7-10 minutes), mix in garlic and half of the enchilada sauce.
- Spoon the beef mixture into tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly.
- Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish. Cover with remaining enchilada sauce and top with extra cheese.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg