Classic Comfort Ground Beef Enchiladas
These Classic Comfort Ground Beef Enchiladas are a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a family meal. Featuring seasoned ground beef, soft corn tortillas, and a generous amount of cheese, all baked in a rich enchilada sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Spoon
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Foil
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Ground Beef (80/20 lean)
- 18 Corn Tortillas (smaller ones for rolling)
- 28 oz can Enchilada Sauce (red, for classic taste)
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1 Onion medium, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- fresh cilantro
- diced avocado
- jalapeños
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add chopped onion and cook until softened for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cooking
- Add ground beef to the skillet, brown thoroughly, drain excess grease, then stir in taco seasoning and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce and simmer.
- Dip each tortilla briefly into warm enchilada sauce to soften them.
- Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish, fill each tortilla with beef mixture and cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the assembled enchiladas and generously sprinkle with the rest of the shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Serving
- Let the enchiladas rest for 5-10 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the beef mixture. Adjust spice level by adding a dash of cayenne pepper for a kick. These enchiladas freeze well; assemble and freeze unbaked, then bake from frozen, adding an extra 20-30 minutes to the cook time.