Five-Star Ground Beef Enchiladas
These easy ground beef enchiladas are loaded with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and rich enchilada sauce. A family-favorite dinner recipe that's freezer-friendly, make-ahead friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Stovetop to oven pan or 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups red enchilada sauce divided
- 12 flour tortillas
- 4 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add onion and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain excess grease.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste.
- Add ½ cup enchilada sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread ½ cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and cheese.
- Roll tightly and place seam-side down in baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Add desired toppings and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Per Serving
- Calories: 485
- Protein: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg