Description
Beef enchiladas with red sauce are a crowd-pleasing dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table. Picture tender, seasoned ground beef wrapped in soft tortillas, all smothered in a rich, zesty red sauce and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is both easy to prepare and customizable, making it a must-try for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all ingredients and tools.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add chopped onions and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder, then add half of the red enchilada sauce.
- On each tortilla, place a generous spoonful of the beef mixture. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining red sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg