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Easy Beef Enchiladas

This dish involves rolling seasoned ground beef and cheese in soft corn tortillas, then baking them in a flavorful enchilada sauce. The final presentation is a bubbling, cheesy casserole with a rich tomato-based sauce and tender tortillas that hold their shape but are moist and flavorful.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cup enlchilada sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 8 small corn tortillas soft and pliable
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove excess fat and set aside.
    1 lb ground beef
  2. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in cumin, salt, and pepper, then return the cooked beef to the skillet. Mix well to combine.
    1 small yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin
  3. Warm the enchilada sauce in a small saucepan or microwave until hot. Pour a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of a baking dish to prevent sticking.
    1 cup enlchilada sauce
  4. Spoon a small amount of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with shredded cheese, then roll tightly to enclose the filling. Arrange the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
    8 small corn tortillas, 2 cups shredded cheese
  5. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the assembled tortillas, ensuring they are well-covered. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
    1 cup enlchilada sauce, 2 cups shredded cheese
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted and golden brown.