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Best Supper Ideas featuring cheesy baked ground beef enchiladas on a rustic wooden table ready for serving.

Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas


  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

These cheesy ground beef enchiladas are a hearty, family-friendly meal featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and tangy enchilada sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.


Ingredients

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

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

    2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking up any clumps.

    3. Add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.

    4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 1–2 more minutes and drain excess fat.

    5. Warm tortillas briefly to make them pliable.

    6. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.

    7. Place 2–3 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, roll up, and place seam-side down in the dish.

    8. Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.

    9. Top with remaining shredded cheese.

    10. Bake 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

    11. Let cool slightly, then garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.

    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 25 mins

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 420
    • Sodium: 780
    • Fat: 22
    • Carbohydrates: 35
    • Protein: 25