Description
Cheesy, saucy, and downright satisfying—these Ground Beef Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food for a quick dinner or family gathering. Soft tortillas filled with flavorful spiced beef, rolled up, smothered in enchilada sauce, and topped with melty cheese—this is a dish you’ll come back to again and again. Great for meal prep, leftovers, or when you need easy dinner ideas in a pinch. Whether you’re looking for a cozy weeknight meal, a party favorite, or healthy snack alternatives (swap in lean turkey or veggies), these enchiladas are a must-try for lovers of bold, savory food ideas.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
8 to 10 flour or corn tortillas (6-inch)
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: 0.5 cup canned black beans, drained
Optional: 0.5 cup frozen corn, thawed
Optional: 0.5 cup chopped bell peppers
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo (for topping)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute to let spices bloom.
4. Add 0.5 cup of enchilada sauce to the beef mixture. Stir and simmer for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Warm tortillas briefly in the microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable.
6. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of beef mixture into each tortilla and top with a sprinkle of cheese. Roll tightly.
7. Place tortillas seam-side down in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
8. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and spread evenly.
9. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
10. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes until bubbly.
11. Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with cilantro and diced tomatoes if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Warm the tortillas before filling to prevent tearing and allow smoother rolling.
Mix some cheese into the beef filling for gooey texture inside, not just on top.
Don’t skimp on the sauce—enchiladas need to be fully covered for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: ground beef enchiladas, easy dinner, cheesy enchiladas, meal prep, comfort food