Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe
Two traditional enchiladas smothered in enchilada sauce, red chile or green chile. Smothered with green chile, red chile or enchilada sauce and served with rice and refried beans
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Ingredients
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Enchiladas
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Beef Filling
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the ground beef, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 2
Assemble the Enchiladas
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take a tortilla, add 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture, roll it up, and place it seam side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- 3
Add Sauce and Cheese
Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- 4
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 5
Serve
Serve the enchiladas hot with cooked rice and refried beans on the side.
