Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce
These Beef Enchiladas With Red Sauce are filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and smothered in zesty red enchilada sauce for a flavorful, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
For the Beef Enchiladas
- 1 lb ground beef lean preferred
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend
- 0.5 cup refried beans optional
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce homemade or canned
- 8 flour tortillas or corn tortillas, warmed
- 1 cup shredded cheese for topping
- cooking spray or oil for greasing baking dish
- fresh cilantro optional garnish
- sour cream or green onions optional for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread ½ cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
- Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
- Step 3: Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of cheese and refried beans if using.
- Step 4: Warm tortillas slightly. Spoon about ¼ cup of the beef mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Step 5: Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Step 6: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10–15 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 7: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or green onions if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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- Calories: 430 kcal
- Total Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 780mg
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Potassium: 480mg
- Calcium: 220mg
- Iron: 3.1mg