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5-Ingredient Beef Enchiladas


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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Simple and satisfying beef enchiladas made with just five ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners when you want comfort food fast.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 can (19 oz) red enchilada sauce, divided
  • 810 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
  • 1 small onion, diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2. Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until browned. Drain fat.
  3. 3. Add 1 cup enchilada sauce to beef and simmer 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4. Warm tortillas in microwave for 30-45 seconds wrapped in damp paper towels.
  5. 5. Place 1/3 cup beef mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese in each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in baking dish.
  6. 6. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over rolled enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  7. 7. Bake 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. 8. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 days. Freeze up to 3 months. Can be assembled 24 hours ahead before baking.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g