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Ground Beef Enchiladas

These Ground Beef Enchiladas are filled with seasoned ground beef, topped with rich ground beef enchiladas with red sauce, and covered in melted cheese. This easy recipe is perfect for lazy dinners, a quick ground beef dinner, or anyone looking for simple comfort food recipes and delicious hamburger recipes the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Enchiladas
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small tortillas corn or flour
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • For the Sauce
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce ground beef enchiladas with red sauce
  • Optional Toppings
  • Sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Avocado slices

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the beef.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onion until the meat is browned and the onion is soft.
  4. Add seasoning.
  5. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Prepare the baking dish.
  7. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  8. Fill the tortillas.
  9. Place a spoonful of beef mixture and some shredded cheese onto each tortilla. Roll tightly.
  10. Arrange in dish.
  11. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish.
  12. Add sauce and cheese.
  13. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  14. Bake.
  15. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  16. Serve.
  17. Let cool slightly, then serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Warm tortillas before filling to prevent cracking.
Use lean ground beef if you want a lighter meal.
Add vegetables like bell peppers or corn to make it a more healthy food option.
These beef and cheese enchiladas can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking, making them perfect for lazy dinners or meal prep.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.