Garlic Chili Beef Enchiladas
Spice up your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistible Garlic Chili Beef Enchiladas! This bold and flavorful recipe brings together tender ground beef infused with garlic, fiery red chili, smoked paprika, and cumin, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered in rich, zesty enchilada sauce. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and finished with fresh cilantro and optional jalapeños for a vibrant kick, these enchiladas are baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a family dinner or casual entertaining, this easy-to-follow recipe promises a satisfying, restaurant-quality Mexican dish that’s packed with flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Red chili, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 8 Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Enchilada sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp Sliced jalapeños (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped red chili to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the beef is evenly coated with the spices.
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the beef mixture to cool slightly.
Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce to coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the beef mixture into the center. Sprinkle a small amount of shredded cheese over the beef if desired.
Roll the tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are fully covered.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.8 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.5 g | 488% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 563 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 7677 mg | 334% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.2 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 163.2 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2248 mg | 173% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 2420 mg | 51% | |
*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.
