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Homemade Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe

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These homemade ground beef enchiladas are a flavorful and satisfying Mexican-inspired dish made with seasoned ground beef, warm corn tortillas, rich enchilada sauce, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, this recipe combines simple ingredients with easy steps to deliver a delicious meal in about 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Meat Mixture

  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning

Tortillas

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable oil or canola oil)

Sauce and Toppings

  • 19 ounces red enchilada sauce (1 medium can or 2 small cans)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Pico de gallo, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C) to prepare for baking the enchiladas.
  2. Cook the ground beef and onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion. Break the meat into small pieces as it cooks until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease, then stir in the taco seasoning to evenly flavor the meat.
  3. Warm the tortillas: Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the tortillas one by one, flipping each side quickly so they warm and get lightly coated in oil. Repeat this process with all tortillas, adding more oil as needed to prevent sticking.
  4. Prepare the baking dish: Pour about 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly to coat the base. This prevents sticking and adds moisture from underneath.
  5. Assemble the enchiladas: Fill each warm tortilla with the seasoned ground beef mixture, then roll each tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Arrange all filled tortillas snugly side by side.
  6. Add sauce and cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas to cover them completely. Then sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top for a delicious melted finish.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the edges begin to crisp slightly.
  8. Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and pico de gallo as desired. Serve warm and enjoy your homemade enchiladas!

Notes

  • You can swap cheddar cheese for a Mexican blend or Monterey Jack for a creamier texture.
  • For spicier enchiladas, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
  • Use fresh corn tortillas for best flavor and pliability, warming them properly prevents cracking when rolling.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/homemade-ground-beef-enchiladas-recipe/