Description
Beef enchiladas with red sauce are a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Mexican cuisine to your table. Tender ground beef is wrapped in soft tortillas, generously covered with a zesty red sauce, and topped with melted cheese. This easy recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering a customizable option to suit everyone’s taste. Get ready to impress your guests with this deliciously satisfying meal that will have them coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned (approximately 8 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, roll them tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour red enchilada sauce over the assembled enchiladas and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Serve with sour cream and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg