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Ground beef enchiladas in a baking dish and topped with Pico de Gallo.
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Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas

This recipe for Ground Beef Enchiladas is a must-try! It’s packed full of flavorful meat and cheese and finished with more cheese and mild red enchilada sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Ground Beef Enchiladas
Servings: 6
Calories: 463kcal
Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds lean ground beef
  • ¾ cup white onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons diced green chilies
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded and divided
  • 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 19 ounce can red enchilada sauce

Garnish

  • sour cream
  • Pico de Gallo
  • green onions diced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion, cook until meat is browned and onion is soft. Drain off excess grease. Then, add garlic, green chilies, taco seasoning, and water. Mix until well combined and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Spray both sides of corn tortillas with cooking oil and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 2-3 minutes to make them soft so they don't tear. Remove and set aside.
  • Add ⅓ cup of enchilada sauce to the bottom of a 9 X 13 baking dish and coat the bottom.
  • Fill tortillas with meat mixture and two tablespoons of cheese. Roll tightly and place seam side down on the bottom of the baking dish. Then, cover with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese and sauce start to bubble.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Warm tortillas in the microwave: Instead of spraying them, place the tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds to soften them.
  • Don’t overfill the enchiladas: Only spoon just enough filling and cheese. If you add too much, they don’t stay rolled.
  • Use leftover taco meat: Try making this recipe to use up leftover taco meat you may have in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1976mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1901IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 420mg | Iron: 4mg