Description
Beef enchiladas with red sauce are a comforting Mexican classic that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table. Tender tortillas are filled with savory seasoned beef, topped with a rich, zesty red sauce, and melted cheese, creating a dish that’s perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. With easy preparation and the option to customize toppings, these enchiladas are sure to impress every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 soft flour tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; season with cumin and chili powder.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour half of the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly; serve with remaining sauce, sour cream, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg