Awesome Beef Enchiladas
Get ready to savor the ultimate Tex-Mex comfort food with these Awesome Beef Enchiladas! Packed with seasoned ground beef, zesty spices, and a rich tomato sauce, these enchiladas are wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered in a smoky enchilada sauce. Topped with a luscious blend of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, plus optional black olives and cilantro for garnish, this recipe delivers layers of flavor in every bite. Perfect for a weeknight family dinner or a crowd-pleasing fiesta, these beef enchiladas are easy to make in under an hour and guaranteed to impress. Serve hot, and don’t forget your favorite sides like Spanish rice or a fresh salad for the ultimate Tex-Mex spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 8 pieces flour tortillas, 8-inch
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.5 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Mix in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the beef.
Pour in the tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Lay one flour tortilla flat and spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture into the center. Sprinkle with a small amount of shredded cheese. Roll up the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and beef mixture, arranging them snugly in the baking dish.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are completely covered.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the top. If using olives, scatter them on top as well.
Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your awesome beef enchiladas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.7 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 2980 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 50.9 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 763 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
