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Ground Beef Enchiladas: Cheesy and Satisfying Delight First Image

Beef Enchiladas


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Delicious beef enchiladas made with ground beef and topped with red enchilada sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Ground beef (can substitute with turkey or plant-based meat)
  • 1 Onion (yellow or white onions work best)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (fresh minced garlic is ideal)
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder (adjust based on spice tolerance)
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 1 cup Enchilada sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 cup Chicken broth (can use vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
  • 8 Corn tortillas (warm them beforehand to prevent cracking)
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1 cup Sour cream (optional for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Sauté chopped onions in a skillet over medium heat until they’re translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Brown the ground beef in the same skillet for 7-10 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  4. Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes into the beef mixture. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. Prepare your tortillas by warming them slightly in the microwave or on a hot skillet for about 30 seconds each.
  6. Fill each tortilla with a generous scoop of the beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese before rolling them up tightly.
  7. Arrange the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  8. Top with red enchilada sauce.

Notes

  • This recipe can easily be adjusted for spice tolerance by modifying the amount of chili powder.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with a plant-based meat alternative.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Mexican
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg