Description
Beef Enchiladas are a delightful fusion of tender beef, gooey cheese, and zesty salsa, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, guaranteed to impress your family and friends with its rich flavors and vibrant presentation. With easy preparation steps and customizable ingredients, you can create a personalized experience that makes each bite memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1 cup salsa (your choice)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until golden.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned. Stir in cumin and chili powder.
- Spread salsa on the bottom of a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining salsa over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg