Corn tortillas filled with savory beef, topped with sauce, cheese, and classic garnishes for a satisfying meal.
Preparation Time
20 min
Cooking Time
20 min
Overall Time
40 min
Category: Dinner
Skill Level: Moderate
Cuisine Type: Mexican
Output: 4 Serves (2 enchiladas per serving)
Dietary Options: ~
Ingredients
→ Beef Filling
1 lb ground beef
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 oz.) packet taco seasoning
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
→ Enchiladas
1 (15 oz.) can red enchilada sauce
8 corn tortillas
3 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded and divided
→ Toppings
Sour cream
Fresh cilantro
Pico de gallo
Diced avocado
Shredded lettuce
Sliced green onions
Chopped red onions
Cotija cheese
Hot sauce
Steps
Over medium-high heat in a skillet, brown ground beef until cooked. Remove beef and set aside. Drain any fat from the pot. Saute onions in some oil until soft. Add garlic and saute for another 30 seconds. Return the beef to the pan and add taco seasoning, tomato paste, green chiles, and water according to the taco seasoning packet instructions. Simmer until the water has cooked down. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish.
Add 1/3 cup of the beef mixture in a straight line in the center of a tortilla and top with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. Roll the tortilla up tightly and place seam side down in the casserole dish. Repeat with the remaining 7 tortillas.
Cover the tortillas with the other half of the enchilada sauce and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
Bake uncovered on the center rack at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Dish and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Tips
- If your corn tortillas start tearing when rolling them, heat them in a dry pan for 30 seconds on each side or microwave them under a damp paper towel for 20-30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Add bulk to your enchiladas with fillings like refried beans, black beans, or rice.
- Switch to green enchilada sauce for a different flavor profile.
- For extra flavor, enhance the beef filling with chili powder, chipotle chili powder, or a mix of ground beef and crumbled cooked chorizo.
Required Tools
- Skillet
- 9×13 casserole dish
- Oven
- Mixing spoon
- Microwave (if needed)