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Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas

Deliciously Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas for Comfort Food Lovers

A quick and easy recipe for Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas, perfect for comfort food lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow, white, or red onions can be used.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred.
For Assembly
  • 8-10 inch Flour Tortillas Corn tortillas can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 cups Mexican Cheese Blend Shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack for extra spice.
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce Green enchilada sauce can be used as a twist.
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Great for garnishing.
  • 1 medium Avocado Diced for a delightful finish.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream A dollop on top brightens the dish.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread about 1/2 cup of red enchilada sauce across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, chopped onions, and minced garlic. Cook for 8-10 minutes until browned.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of enchilada sauce into the browned meat mixture and let simmer for 5 minutes. Fold in 1 cup of cheese until melted.
  5. Arrange flour tortillas on a flat surface. Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly. Place in the baking dish seam-side down.
  6. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese blend.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro or avocado as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prepare enchiladas a day in advance and store in the fridge for easy baking later.

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