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Beef enchiladas with cheddar, red enchilada sauce, and cilantro in a white baking dish

Beef Enchiladas with Cheddar and Enchilada Sauce

These Beef Enchiladas are a hearty, comforting dish with savory seasoned beef, tender corn tortillas, and melted cheddar in a rich enchilada sauce. They’re an easy, satisfying choice for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce, divided
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
Assembly
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Serving
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro, optional

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 4 minutes, until translucent.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks, until browned.
  3. Mix in the garlic, salt, and black pepper, then cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir 1 cup of the enchilada sauce into the beef mixture and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Coat the bottom of a baking dish with some of the remaining enchilada sauce.
  2. Spoon the beef mixture into each corn tortilla, roll the tortillas tightly, and arrange them seam-side down in the baking dish.
  3. Cover the rolled tortillas with the remaining enchilada sauce, then distribute the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake at 350°F / 175°C for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the enchiladas are bubbly.
Serving
  1. Serve the enchiladas hot with sour cream and optional fresh cilantro.

Notes

For leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F / 175°C until heated through.