Description

These Ground Beef Enchiladas are a family favorite! Made with seasoned beef, plenty of melty cheese, and smothered in rich enchilada sauce, they’re baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish to bring to a potluck.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce (plus extra for topping)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
8 flour tortillas (6- to 8-inch size)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Sour cream (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook beef mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
Add seasonings: Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
Mix in sauce: Add about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese to the beef mixture. Stir until combined and heated through.
Fill tortillas: Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Top and bake: Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired.

Notes

You can swap in ground turkey or shredded chicken if preferred.
Add beans or corn to the filling for extra texture and flavor.
Use corn tortillas for a more traditional version—just warm them slightly to prevent tearing.