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Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas

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These easy ground beef enchiladas are a comforting Tex-Mex classic featuring seasoned beef, melty cheese, and rich enchilada sauce all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive family meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce (red or green)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6–8 flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
  • Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
  • Sour cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and a few spoonfuls of enchilada sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Spoon the beef mixture onto tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, roll up tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream, if desired.

Notes

  • Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking, especially if using corn.
  • Customize with black beans, corn, or veggies for added nutrition.
  • Use a mix of red and green enchilada sauce for more flavor depth.
  • To freeze, assemble without sauce and cheese, then add before baking.

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