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Easy Beef Enchiladas — Cheesy, Savory Family Dinner Favorite

Easy Beef Enchiladas: A Chef’s Guide to Comfort

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Description

Hearty and comforting beef enchiladas rolled in corn tortillas and smothered in a rich red sauce. A perfect balance of savory beef and melted cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet until cooked through.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add a small amount of enchilada sauce to the beef mixture and remove from heat.
  5. Warm tortillas in the microwave with a damp paper towel for 30 seconds.
  6. Spread a layer of sauce in the baking dish.
  7. Fill tortillas with beef and cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
  8. Cover with remaining sauce and cheese, then bake for 20 minutes.