Description
Beef enchiladas are a delicious Mexican classic that combines savory ground beef, melted cheese, and rich enchilada sauce all wrapped in soft tortillas. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. Serve alongside “refried” beans for a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 flour tortillas (soft and pliable)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese mix
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions until fully cooked; season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- For each tortilla, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture and sprinkle cheese before rolling tightly; place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- While baking, mash pinto beans with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice if available.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Substitute ground beef with shredded chicken or use black beans for a vegetarian option. - Add toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, or fresh cilantro for extra flavor.