Description
Sizzling Mexican ground beef enchiladas deliver a flavor-packed journey through authentic southwestern cuisine. Crispy tortillas embrace spicy seasoned meat, melted cheese, and zesty sauce, promising a delicious dinner that satisfies hearty appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) taco seasoning
Cheese and Sauce Components:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) enchilada sauce
- 8 enchilada-sized tortillas
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a toasty 375°F, creating the ideal environment for culinary transformation.
- In a sizzling skillet, dance the ground beef and diced onions together over medium flame until the meat browns and onions soften and become translucent.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning into the skillet, thoroughly mixing to coat every morsel of the beef with zesty flavor.
- Create a savory foundation by spreading a luxurious layer of enchilada sauce across the bottom of a waiting baking vessel.
- Craft each tortilla into a delectable parcel, generously filling it with the seasoned beef mixture and a harmonious blend of shredded cheeses.
- Gently roll each tortilla into a neat cylinder, nestling them seam-side down in the sauce-lined baking dish.
- Lavish the rolled enchiladas with the remaining enchilada sauce, ensuring complete coverage, then crown with a final cascade of cheese.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing the enchiladas to bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden landscape.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier protein alternative that reduces saturated fat.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or using homemade blend for more personalized flavor control.
- Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas to make the dish celiac-friendly and add authentic Mexican texture.
- Assemble enchiladas the night before and refrigerate, then bake directly from the fridge for convenient meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg