Description
Sizzling Mexican cuisine comes alive with ground beef enchiladas, a mouthwatering dish packed with bold flavors and comforting textures. Melted cheese, zesty sauce, and perfectly seasoned meat create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (150 grams) onion, chopped
- 1 cup (150 grams) green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Bread and Dairy:
- 8 soft taco flour tortillas or king corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) Mexican cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, carefully draining any excess fat.
- Incorporate chopped onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper into the meat. Sauté until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Create the enchilada sauce by heating canola oil in a separate saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in flour and cook for one minute to develop flavor.
- Blend tomato paste, cumin, oregano, chili powder, water, salt, and black pepper into the roux. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of prepared sauce across the bottom of a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Fill each tortilla with the seasoned beef mixture, rolling tightly and positioning seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Generously pour remaining sauce over the rolled enchiladas, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle Mexican cheese blend evenly across the top of the enchiladas.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly surface.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier dish.
- Drain meat thoroughly to prevent soggy enchiladas and maintain a crisp texture.
- Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option or whole wheat tortillas for added nutrition.
- Customize heat level by adjusting chili powder or adding jalapeños for spice lovers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 332 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg