Queso Beef Enchiladas
Dive into the bold and cheesy flavors of Queso Beef Enchiladas, a Tex-Mex delight that combines seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and a luscious queso sauce for the ultimate comfort meal. This recipe features tender flour tortillas stuffed with a spiced beef filling, enhanced by aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and classic Mexican spices like chili powder and cumin. Topped with a velvety, homemade queso sauce infused with diced green chiles and baked to bubbly perfection, these enchiladas are as irresistible as they are easy to make. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish comes together in under an hour and offers an effortless way to please every cheese lover at the table. Serve it with a garnish of fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor and a pop of color.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1.5 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces processed cheese (e.g., Velveeta), cubed
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
Lay a flour tortilla flat and spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture into the center. Sprinkle with a small handful of shredded cheese, then roll up the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and beef mixture.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the cubed processed cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth. Stir in the diced green chiles. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.
Pour the queso sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese 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 garnish with chopped cilantro, if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 181.0 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.1 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 581 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 4023 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.4 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 150.1 g | 300% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 2163 mg | 166% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 2196 mg | 47% | |
*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.
