Description
Mexican cuisine shines through this hearty Beef Enchiladas masterpiece, promising a flavor-packed journey of spicy, savory goodness. Wrapped in warm tortillas and smothered in rich sauce, you’ll savor each delicious bite of this comforting classic that brings authentic southwestern warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 8 flour tortillas (6-inch size)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Aromatics and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 ounces) red enchilada sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Toppings:
- sour cream
- chopped cilantro
- diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375°F, preparing a welcoming environment for the enchiladas.
- In a sizzling skillet, drizzle olive oil and introduce ground beef, diced onions, and minced garlic. Sauté until the meat transforms into a rich, golden-brown landscape.
- Awaken the beef mixture with a vibrant dance of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow the spices to intermingle and develop depth for 1-2 minutes.
- Infuse a splash of enchilada sauce into the skillet, creating a harmonious blend with the seasoned beef. Gently remove from heat.
- Craft a delicate sauce foundation in a 9×13-inch baking vessel, spreading a thin layer of enchilada sauce across the bottom.
- Lovingly cradle each tortilla with the spiced beef, sprinkle a generous cascade of cheese, and roll into neat parcels. Nestle these bundles seam-side down in the prepared dish.
- Cascade the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, creating a luxurious blanket, and crown with a final snowfall of cheese.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing the enchiladas to transform for 20-25 minutes until the cheese melts into a bubbly, golden landscape.
- Extract from the oven, let the enchiladas rest momentarily, and present with an array of vibrant, complementary toppings.
Notes
- Optimize meat moisture by using lean ground beef and draining excess fat to prevent soggy enchiladas.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder and adding diced jalapeños for extra kick or reducing spices for milder taste.
- Explore protein alternatives like shredded chicken, ground turkey, or plant-based crumbles for dietary variations and different flavor profiles.
- Enhance tortilla texture by lightly warming them before filling to prevent cracking and improve rolling consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg