The Best Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas

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)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft.
3. Stir in garlic, then add ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
4. Season with cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add tomato sauce and stir well. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
5. Spoon some beef mixture into each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
6. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. 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! 👩🍳🍽️