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Easy Beef Enchiladas with Cheese Sauce

A comforting dish of flavorful ground beef and cheese wrapped in corn tortillas, topped with rich enchilada sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend) Or use your favorite cheese.
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings
  • Sour cream For serving
  • Cilantro For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Spread some enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  2. Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll them up and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  3. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with sour cream and cilantro if desired.

Notes

These enchiladas are best served hot from the oven. You can top them with sour cream, chopped cilantro, or sliced jalapeños for extra flavor. For leftovers, let them cool completely and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.