Cheese & Onion Enchiladas Recipe
Topped with carne sauce. Choice of 2 or 3.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Enchilada Filling
Carne Sauce
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Enchilada Filling
- 1
Sauté the Onions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Mix the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed onions, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Prepare the Carne Sauce
- 3
Cook the Ground Beef
In a medium saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 4
- 5
Add Sauce Ingredients
Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes to combine the flavors.
Assemble the Enchiladas
- 6
Prepare Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
- 7
Fill the Tortillas
Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the cheese filling in the center of each tortilla. Roll them tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- 8
Top with Carne Sauce
Once all tortillas are filled and placed in the dish, pour the carne sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top.
Bake the Enchiladas
- 9
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the enchiladas for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve the Enchiladas
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Remove enchiladas from the oven. Top with sour cream and chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
