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Beef Enchiladas

Heavenly Beef Enchiladas: Comfort Food Made Easy

These Beef Enchiladas are a delicious combination of spiced ground beef, melted cheese, and savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Lean recommended
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder Adjust for heat
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
For the Enchiladas
  • 8 Tortillas Corn or flour
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar and Monterey Jack blend recommended
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Enchilada Sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Microwave

Method
 

Preparing the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until beef is browned and onions are softened.
  3. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Mix in diced tomatoes with green chilies and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make them pliable.
  6. Spoon about ¼ cup of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, add some cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  7. Whisk together enchilada sauce and tomato paste, then pour over the rolled enchiladas.
  8. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  10. Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These enchiladas are highly customizable. Adjust spices and toppings to suit your preferences. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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