Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas
Indulge in the comforting and vibrant flavors of Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas, a dish that brings the joy of Mexican cuisine to your dining table. These enchiladas are filled with savory ground beef and melted cheese, all encased in soft tortillas and covered in a rich sauce, making them an ideal choice for family dinners, casual gatherings, or game days. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, these enchiladas promise to be a hit with everyone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (90% lean)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 1/4 cups cheese (Monterey Jack)
- 12 tortillas (corn or flour)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) enchilada sauce (red)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
- 1 teaspoon coriander (ground)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine enchilada sauce and cocoa powder; simmer and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a nonstick skillet, heat oil and cook ground beef with spices until fully browned.
- Remove from heat; stir in cheese and cilantro, then combine with some prepared sauce.
- Spread sauce in a baking pan. Dip tortillas into the remaining sauce; fill with beef mixture and roll tightly.
- Place rolled enchiladas seam-side down in the baking pan. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg