Description
Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With layers of seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and soft tortillas, this dish offers a delightful explosion of flavor in every bite. Topped with zesty enchilada sauce and served with sour cream, it’s sure to be a hit at your table. Get ready to enjoy a warm, satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese (mixed)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in ground beef; cook until browned and crumbly. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. If using bell peppers, add them now; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave or skillet until pliable.
- Spoon beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg