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Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe

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Make these delicious and easy ground beef enchiladas in just 30 minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lbs ground beef
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 12–18 corn tortillas
  • 2 cans red enchilada sauce (10 oz each)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. I always start by getting the oven hot and ready – this way, as soon as the enchiladas are assembled, they can go right in.
  2. Brown the ground beef and onions. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion, breaking up the meat with a spatula as it cooks. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Stir it all together, letting the spices coat the meat and release their aromas. After about 5-7 minutes, the beef should be fully cooked and nicely seasoned.
  3. Add salsa and let the flavors meld. Stir in the salsa and reduce the heat to low. Let this mixture simmer for around 10 minutes. This step really allows the flavors to come together and makes the filling extra tasty.
  4. Prepare the baking dish. Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 baking pan. This prevents the enchiladas from sticking and adds moisture to the bottom layer.
  5. Dip the tortillas. In a small saucepan, warm up the remaining enchilada sauce over low heat. Using tongs, dip each tortilla into the warm sauce until it’s fully coated – this makes them soft and easy to roll.
  6. Fill and roll the tortillas. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll it up, and place it seam-side down in the baking pan. Keep going until you’ve used up all the filling (or run out of space in the pan!).
  7. Top with sauce and cheese. Pour any remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, making sure each one is well-coated. Then sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the top.
  8. Bake until bubbly. Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the enchiladas are heated through. You’ll know they’re ready when the cheese is gooey and starting to bubble.
  9. Serve with toppings. Top with your favorite garnishes – sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or diced avocado all make great additions!

Notes

How to serve these enchiladas

To make this meal feel a little extra special, I like to serve the enchiladas with a few tasty sides. Spanish rice, refried beans, or a simple avocado salad all pair beautifully. For presentation, sprinkle fresh cilantro on top and maybe a few extra slices of jalapeño if you’re feeling bold. I also love to have a little bowl of sour cream on the side for anyone who wants to cool down the spice.

  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

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