Description
Tex-Mex Beef Enchiladas are a flavor fiesta, featuring tender ground beef wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in zesty enchilada sauce. Topped with melted cheese and fresh garnishes, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these enchiladas promise to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Serve with sour cream and diced avocado for a delicious Tex-Mex experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ? cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- ? cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1 avocado, diced (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375?F (190?C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add onions during the last few minutes to soften.
- Drain excess fat; mix half of the enchilada sauce and 1 cup of cheese into the beef mixture.
- Warm tortillas briefly to prevent cracking; fill each with the beef mixture and roll tightly.
- Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream and avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg