Hi there, food lover! 👋 Ready to spice things up with a delicious, comforting dish that’s simple to make and sure to impress? These Ground Beef Enchiladas are bursting with bold flavors, wrapped in soft tortillas, and covered in melty cheese — a family favorite that never fails!

Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
For assembling:
- 6–8 medium flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce (alcohol-free)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Ground Beef Enchiladas: 7 Ultimate Secrets for Irresistible Flavor
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas loaded with seasoned beef, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 6–8 flour tortillas
- 1½ cups enchilada sauce
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Cook onion in oil until soft.
3. Add garlic and ground beef; brown completely.
4. Stir in seasonings and tomato sauce; simmer 5 minutes.
5. Fill tortillas with beef mixture and roll tightly.
6. Arrange in a greased baking dish.
7. Cover with enchilada sauce.
8. Top with shredded cheese.
9. Bake covered for 20 minutes.
10. Uncover and bake another 5-10 minutes.
11. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg

Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft.
- Stir in garlic, then add ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
- Season with cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add tomato sauce and stir well. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Spoon some beef mixture into each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with cilantro or green onions and serve warm!
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | 🔥 Baking Time: 25 minutes | ⏳ Total Time: 40 minutes
⚡ Calories per serving: ~400 | 🍽️ Servings: 4
Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩🍳🍽️

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