Description
If you’re craving the ultimate comfort food that’s easy to make, family-friendly, and bursting with flavor, you need to try these Delicious Beef Enchiladas. This easy dinner idea layers soft tortillas with seasoned ground beef, rich enchilada sauce, and a blanket of gooey melted cheese. It’s everything you want in a cozy meal—warm, spicy, and satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or freezer meal prep, this recipe is your go-to for irresistible Tex-Mex flavor. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner or hearty lunch, these enchiladas deliver big-time flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce (plus extra for bottom of baking dish)
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the beef evenly.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce and mix until everything is well combined. Remove from heat.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Spread a few tablespoons of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and top with cilantro and desired garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes