Ground Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce
Ground Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce are a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that brings the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine to your dinner table. Tender corn tortillas envelop a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, and garlic, all smothered in zesty red enchilada sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, these enchiladas are sure to delight everyone around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink (about 7-10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and red enchilada sauce. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- On each tortilla, place a scoop of the beef mixture; roll tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with shredded cheeses.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg