Description
A hearty Mexican/Tex-Mex favorite featuring seasoned ground beef, smoky spices, and velvety enchilada sauce. Rolled in soft corn tortillas, topped with melted cheddar, and baked to golden perfection. Customize the heat with mild or hot sauces for crowd-pleasing appeal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 lbs ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups red enchilada sauce (alcohol-free)
6 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Lime wedges (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened
Add ground beef, cook until browned and crumbled
Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes
Spoon 1/3 cup beef mixture into each warmed tortilla, roll tightly
Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over all enchiladas
Top generously with cheddar cheese
Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden
Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with cilantro and lime
Notes
Use a vegetarian-friendly enchilada sauce for a meatless version
Heat tortillas briefly in a dry skillet to prevent cracking
Freeze unbaked rolls wrapped in foil for later use
Adjust sauce quantity based on tortilla size; add more cheese if desired
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Meals
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican/Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg