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Ground Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce

Delicious and hearty enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef and topped with a rich red sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 count corn tortillas
Red Sauce
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce 15 oz
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheddar cheese.
Prepare the Red Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the red enchilada sauce, olive oil, cumin, and garlic powder.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C).
  2. Soften corn tortillas by warming them in a skillet or microwave.
  3. Spoon a portion of the beef filling onto each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
  4. Pour the red sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Serve
  1. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Garnish with additional cheese or fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a spicier version, add diced jalape?os to the filling or use a spicy enchilada sauce.

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