Description
Spicy beef enchiladas dance with Mexican flavor, promising a zesty culinary adventure. Melted cheese and rich sauce create a comforting meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Tortillas and Beans:
- 10 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 can black beans
Cheese and Sauce:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F (190°C) for optimal baking conditions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté ground beef with diced onions until meat is completely cooked through and no longer pink.
- Stir taco seasoning into the beef mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Gently heat tortillas to increase flexibility, preventing cracking during rolling.
- Ladle a thin layer of enchilada sauce onto each tortilla, creating a flavorful base.
- Distribute seasoned beef across tortillas, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Carefully roll each tortilla, tucking in sides to create compact enchilada parcels.
- Arrange rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Generously drench enchiladas with remaining sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Scatter additional cheese over the top, creating a rich, melty layer.
- Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is thoroughly melted and edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Garnish with dollops of sour cream and freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Soften tortillas in a skillet with a touch of oil for better pliability and enhanced flavor without cracking.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease and create a lighter, healthier enchilada.
- Consider preparing the beef mixture ahead of time and storing in the refrigerator to streamline weeknight cooking.
- Swap ground beef with shredded chicken, black beans, or plant-based crumbles for dietary variations and added versatility.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg