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Ground Beef Enchiladas

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Ground Beef Enchiladas for Cozy Nights

Ground Beef Enchiladas provide a comforting and delicious meal perfect for cozy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey or chicken if desired.
  • 1 medium Onion Cook until translucent.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 can Chopped Green Chilies
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Tortillas
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas Softened by frying.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil Used for frying.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cheddar or Mexican-blend Cheese Shredded.
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro For garnish.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking dish
  • Small skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add the ground beef, breaking it apart while cooking until browned.
  4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then stir in the chopped green chilies and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat and fry each tortilla for 10-15 seconds on both sides until softened, then drain on paper towels.
  6. Spread a small amount of red enchilada sauce in a baking dish, fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese, then roll them up and place seam-side down in the dish.
  7. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm, optionally with sour cream or avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These enchiladas are perfect for a wholesome family dinner and can be made ahead of time for convenience.

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