Description
Sizzling Mexican comfort shines through these ground beef enchiladas, packed with rich flavors and cheesy goodness. Spicy meat, melted cheese, and warm tortillas create a hearty meal that welcomes you to savor every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 8 (8-inch) flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 can (10 oz / 280 g) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (10 oz / 280 g) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) taco seasoning
- ½ cup (120 ml) tomato sauce
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare Cooking Arena: Warm the oven to 375F (190C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with nonstick spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Craft Savory Filling: In a spacious skillet, transform ground beef and onions over medium flame until meat browns and onions soften. Eliminate excess grease, creating a lean protein base. Introduce minced garlic, taco seasoning, and initial enchilada sauce portion, stirring to harmonize flavors. Incorporate green chiles, black beans, and corn, allowing ingredients to meld and heat through.
- Assemble Enchilada Layers: Spread foundational enchilada sauce across baking dish bottom. Construct individual enchiladas by positioning beef mixture onto tortillas, sprinkling cheese, and rolling tightly. Arrange rolled tortillas seam-side down, creating a uniform layer.
- Finalize and Bake: Cascade remaining enchilada sauce over assembled rolls, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Generously crown with residual cheese. Transfer to preheated oven, baking uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese transforms into a molten, golden landscape. Optional: Activate broiler briefly for enhanced caramelization.
- Presentation: Allow enchiladas momentary rest after emerging from oven. Garnish with preferred toppings and serve immediately, celebrating the vibrant, layered culinary creation.
Notes
- Drain excess fat thoroughly after browning beef to prevent soggy enchiladas and maintain a crisp texture.
- Adjust taco seasoning and add green chiles according to personal heat preference, ensuring balanced flavor for all palates.
- Briefly heat tortillas in microwave or skillet to prevent cracking and make rolling easier, creating smoother, more uniform enchiladas.
- Sprinkle cheese inside and on top of enchiladas for richer melted flavor and optimal cheesy coverage throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg