Description
Craving something warm, cheesy, and full of bold flavor? These **Mouthwatering Beef Enchiladas with Homemade Red Sauce** are the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for any night of the week. Rolled tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, smothered in a rich homemade red chili sauce, and topped with melty cheese make this dish a family favorite. Whether you’re looking for **easy dinner ideas**, **meal prep recipes**, or simply a **quick and hearty dish**, this recipe delivers every single time. Ideal for gatherings, weeknight meals, or freezing ahead, it’s one of those go-to **easy recipes** you’ll keep coming back to. Say goodbye to canned sauces—this homemade version is unbeatable.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and tomato paste. Cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Set sauce aside.
4. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
5. Add diced onions and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Season with a bit of salt, pepper, and cumin if desired.
6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
7. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the dish.
8. Warm tortillas and fill each with the beef mixture and a bit of shredded cheese. Roll and place seam-side down in dish.
9. Pour remaining red sauce over the rolled enchiladas. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
10. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
11. Broil for 1–2 minutes if you want a golden top.
12. Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro if using.
Notes
Warm the tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
Drain excess grease from the beef to avoid a greasy casserole.
Let the enchiladas rest after baking to firm up before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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