Description
Beef Enchiladas are a cheesy, comforting Tex-Mex classic made with seasoned ground beef, beans, melty cheese, and enchilada sauce rolled in tortillas and baked until bubbly. This easy recipe is perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or gatherings, with endless ways to customize the filling and toppings.
Ingredients
16 ounces red or green enchilada sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck or sirloin
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles, mild or hot
1 can (15 ounces) pinto, kidney, or black beans, drained and rinsed
8 large flour tortillas
3 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: diced avocado, cilantro, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, chopped red onion, cotija cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Add garlic and onion, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef, season with cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned. Stir in green chiles and beans, then remove from heat.
- Spread a little enchilada sauce in the bottom of the dish. Fill tortillas with beef mixture and cheese, roll, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake uncovered 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with desired toppings and serve warm.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a more traditional version.
- Add veggies like corn, bell peppers, or zucchini to the filling.
- For extra spice, add chipotle or jalapeños.
- Make-ahead friendly: assemble up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate.
- Freeze before or after baking for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
