Easy Cheesy Beef Enchiladas
Packed with bold Mexican flavors and ooey-gooey cheese, these Easy Cheesy Beef Enchiladas are a crowd-pleasing dinner you can whip up in just 40 minutes! Featuring seasoned ground beef, tender flour tortillas, rich enchilada sauce, and a dreamy blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, this is the ultimate comfort food that’s as irresistible as it is simple to make. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe uses pantry staples like taco seasoning and enchilada sauce, while fresh garlic, onion, and optional cilantro add a vibrant, homemade touch. These enchiladas bake to bubbly, golden perfection and are guaranteed to become a family favorite. Serve them with a side of rice, beans, or guacamole for a complete fiesta-inspired meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 packet (or 2 tablespoons homemade seasoning) Taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 8 (6-inch size) Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Enchilada sauce
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.25 cup, chopped (optional, for garnish) Fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick spray and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the beef is coated in the seasoning and most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Lay out a tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon approximately 1/3 cup of the beef mixture into the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle a small handful of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef.
Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side-down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, beef, and cheese until all are snuggly arranged in the dish.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are fully covered. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.6 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.2 g | 576% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 663 mg | 221% | |
| Sodium | 11869 mg | 516% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.0 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 189.2 g | 378% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2998 mg | 231% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 1862 mg | 40% | |
*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.
