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ground beef enchiladas with red sauce

These delicious ground beef enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish, loaded with flavor and smothered in a rich red sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, these enchiladas are sure to please family and friends alike.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 baking dish (9x13 inches)
  • 1 wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 aluminum foil
  • 1 oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust spice level as desired.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
  • Sour cream (for serving, optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat as it cooks.
  • Once the beef is browned, add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened.
  • Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute to combine the flavors. Remove from heat.
  • Spread ½ cup of the red enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • On each flour tortilla, spoon about ¼ cup of the beef mixture and roll it up tightly. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Once all enchiladas are in the dish, pour the remaining red enchilada sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle the shredded cheese all over the top of the enchiladas.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired.

Notes

You can adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or using a spicier salsa in the red sauce.
For a lighter option, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
These enchiladas can be prepared ahead of time; just cover and refrigerate before baking. Increase cooking time slightly if baking from the fridge.