Description
🌮 Savor the rich, vibrant flavors of these easy-to-make beef enchiladas, perfect for a quick and satisfying homemade meal. 🥳
🔥 Packed with hearty ingredients and zesty spices, this recipe will bring warmth to your table and smiles to everyone around! 🍽️
Ingredients
Ground Beef: 1 lb of at least 80% lean
Chopped Onions: 1 cup
Bell Pepper: 1 cup of red or white, chopped
Garlic: Minced (optional)
Enchilada Sauce: 2 cans of 10 oz or 15 oz
Chopped Green Chiles: 1 can of 4 oz
Flour Tortillas: 8-10 count
Shredded Cheese: 1.5 cups or 6 oz of cheddar Jack or Mexican blend
Beans: Refried or pinto beans (optional)
Sour Cream (optional for serving)
Salsa (optional for serving)
Cumin (optional spice)
Salt (optional spice)
Pepper (optional spice)
Smoked Paprika (optional spice)
Cayenne Pepper (optional spice)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook 1 lb of ground beef over medium-high heat until browned.
3. Add 1 cup of chopped onions and 1 cup of chopped bell peppers to the skillet, cooking them until softened.
4. Stir in spices like cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to taste, enhancing the flavor of the beef mixture.
5. Pour in 2 cans (10 oz or 15 oz each) of enchilada sauce and 1 can (4 oz) of chopped green chiles into the skillet, combining thoroughly.
6. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce across the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
7. Take each tortilla (8-10 count flour or corn tortillas), fill it with the prepared beef mixture, and roll it tightly.
8. Place each rolled tortilla seam-side down in the baking dish, ensuring they’re snugly arranged.
9. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas to coat them completely.
10. Sprinkle 1.5 cups (6 oz) of shredded cheese, like cheddar Jack or Mexican blend, across the top for a bubbly, melted finish.
11. Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-27 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
13. Garnish with optional toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, avocado slices, or fresh cilantro, for added flavor.
14. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious beef enchiladas.
Notes
1. Add a touch of freshness to your beef enchiladas by topping them with cilantro, avocado slices, or a dollop of sour cream.
2. Customize your recipe by trying creative alternatives, like switching beef for black beans or using gluten-free tortillas.
3. Avoid soggy tortillas by lightly frying them in oil before assembling the enchiladas.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican