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Easy Beef Enchiladas

Easy Beef Enchiladas

This quick and flavorful recipe for Easy Beef Enchiladas is perfect for a weeknight dinner, featuring seasoned ground beef wrapped in soft tortillas with melted cheese and a homemade enchilada sauce.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 count flour tortillas 8 inch size
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  • Stir in cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes to incorporate the spices.
  • Remove skillet from heat and mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of the beef mixture, roll it up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the enchiladas cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, top with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or diced avocado before serving.