Ground Beef & Cheese Enchiladas Recipe
Topped with House Made Red Sauce, Sour Cream and Pico De Gallo
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Ingredients
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Enchiladas
House Made Red Sauce
Toppings
Method
Enchiladas
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Season the Beef
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- 3
Assemble the Enchiladas
Remove the skillet from heat. Take a tortilla, spoon some of the beef mixture down the center, and sprinkle with cheese. Roll the tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat for all tortillas.
House Made Red Sauce
- 4
Make the Sauce
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
- 5
Combine with Enchiladas
Once the sauce is ready, pour it evenly over the assembled enchiladas in the baking dish.
Final Steps
- 6
Bake the Enchiladas
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve topped with sour cream and pico de gallo.