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Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe

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This Ground Beef Enchiladas recipe features seasoned ground beef wrapped in corn tortillas, smothered with red enchilada sauce, and topped with a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Baked to perfection, these enchiladas are a comforting and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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Beef Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Enchiladas

  • 12–18 corn tortillas
  • 2 cans red enchilada sauce (10 oz each)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the enchiladas.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef along with the chopped onion. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Stir in the salsa to combine.
  3. Simmer Mixture: Reduce heat to low and cook the meat mixture for approximately 10 minutes to let all flavors meld together.
  4. Prepare Baking Pan: Pour a small amount of the red enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking and add flavor.
  5. Heat Sauce & Tortillas: Warm the remaining red enchilada sauce in a saucepan. Dip each corn tortilla into the warm sauce to soften and flavor them.
  6. Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon a portion of the meat mixture onto each sauce-coated tortilla, then roll it up and place it seam side down in the baking pan.
  7. Repeat: Continue filling and rolling tortillas until all the meat mixture is used.
  8. Add Sauce: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the assembled rolled tortillas in the baking dish.
  9. Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the sauced enchiladas.
  10. Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the enchiladas are heated through.
  11. Serve: Remove from oven and top with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, chopped cilantro, or sliced jalapeños. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • For spicier enchiladas, add diced jalapeños or increase the chili powder.
  • If corn tortillas are dry, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds before dipping into sauce to prevent breaking.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • Serve with sides like Mexican rice or refried beans for a complete meal.

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