Ground Beef Enchiladas
The smell of melting cheese and seasoned beef fills the air when you find a platter of ground beef enchiladas, making you want to eat them right now. Each bite is full of flavor, with soft tortillas caressing delicious ground meat and zesty sauce, making your taste sensations dance.
Imagine this: it’s a cold night, and you’ve just asked some friends around for dinner. You want something filling yet also soothing. These great ground beef enchiladas are here! Not only do they warm your heart, but they also make everyone at the table laugh and have fun as they eat.
Why This Recipe Is So Good
- These ground beef enchiladas are easy to make, so they are great for hectic weeknights.
- Everyone will wonder what your hidden ingredient is because of the explosion of flavors.
- They look great with colorful toppings and make any meal better.
- Also, they can be made to fit different diets or use up leftovers in your fridge.
I remember the first time I prepared these ground beef enchiladas for my family. They loved them! Their faces brightened up like it was Christmas morning.
Important Parts
To cook this tasty dish, you will need:
- Ground Beef: For a healthier choice that still tastes good, pick lean ground beef.
- Tortillas: You can use either flour or corn tortillas, but they should be fresh for the best texture.
- You can use store-bought or homemade enchilada sauce; both add a lot of flavor.
- Shredded cheese, like cheddar or Monterey Jack, melts well and makes each bite creamy.
- Onion: Diced onions provide sweetness and texture; for the best flavor, sauté them until they are tender.
- Garlic: Don’t skip the fresh minced garlic; it makes everything taste better.
- Cumin and chili powder add warmth and flavor to your food.
- Sour cream (for topping): A spoonful makes it creamier and balances off the heat.
The recipe card below has the full list of ingredients, along with their measurements.
- Time to get ready: 15 minutes
- Time to cook: 25 minutes
- Time: 40 minutes total
- Yield: 4 servings
- Type: Main
- How to do it: Baking
- Food: Mexican
- ○ One pound of lean ground beef
- ○ 8 flour or corn tortillas
- ○ 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ○ 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ○ 1 medium onion, diced
- ○ 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ○ 1 tsp cumin
- ○ 1 tsp chili powder
- ○ Sour cream (for topping)
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). To make cooking go more smoothly, gather all of your ingredients ahead of time.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onions for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the onions are clear and smell good.
- Add the minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder, and heat for about a minute more, or until the smell fills the air. You can change the spices to suit your taste.
- Put some of the beef mixture on each tortilla. Tightly roll them up and put them in a greased baking tray with the seam side down.
- Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Put a lot of shredded cheese on top because who doesn’t love more cheese?
- Bake without a cover for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the food is bubbling and golden brown. The scent will bring everyone together!
Enjoy your delicious product right out of the oven! For an added spice, think about adding toppings like chopped cilantro or jalapeños.
You Need to Know
- People love ground beef enchiladas because they are cheesy and spicy.
- You can get them ready ahead of time, which makes weeknight dinners easy.
- The smell of them baking will make everyone at the table want to eat them right away.
Getting the Cooking Process Just Right
Brown the ground beef with onions first, then add the spices and wrap it in tacos. This order makes sure that the most flavor is absorbed.
Put Your Own Spin on It
You may switch up the beef for chicken or add black beans for more protein. Add jalapeños or fresh cilantro to give it a unique touch.
Keeping and Reheating
You may keep leftover enchiladas in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container. Put them in the oven at 350°F until they are hot all the way through.
Helpful Tips from the Chef
- Don’t overcook the ground beef; this will keep it moist and make sure your enchiladas stay delicious.
- For the best flavor, pile on the toppings.
- Corn tortillas are a great gluten-free choice that stays together well.
It was a funny disaster when I told someone about my first time preparing ground beef enchiladas. I forgot to seal the tortillas right, and my kitchen looked like a cheesy explosion.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I prepare enchiladas with ground beef ahead of time?
- What can I use instead of ground beef in enchiladas?
- How do I keep my enchiladas from turning mushy?
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
These enchiladas with ground beef are more than just a meal; they bring people together in a warm and happy way. Every meal is full of memories that are just waiting to happen at your table!