Beef Enchiladas with Cheese (Print Format)
Beef and cheese fill tortillas, baked with red sauce for a flavorful, comforting family dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef Filling
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1 lb ground beef
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1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
→ Enchiladas
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1 (15 oz) can red enchilada sauce
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8 corn tortillas
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3 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded and divided
→ Toppings
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Sour cream
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Fresh cilantro
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Pico de gallo
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Diced avocado
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Shredded lettuce
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Sliced green onions
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Chopped red onions
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Cotija cheese
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Hot sauce
# Steps:
01 -
Over medium-high heat in a skillet, brown ground beef until cooked. Remove beef and set aside. Drain any fat from the skillet.
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Saute onions in some oil until soft. Add garlic and saute for another 30 seconds.
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Return the beef to the skillet and add taco seasoning, tomato paste, green chiles, and water according to the taco seasoning packet instructions. Simmer until the water has cooked down. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
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Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish.
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Add 1/3 cup of the beef mixture in a straight line in the center of a tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. Roll the tortilla up tightly and place seam side down in the casserole dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
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Cover the tortillas with the remaining enchilada sauce and top with the last 1 cup of cheese.
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Bake uncovered on the center rack at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
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Dish and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
# Tips:
01 -
If your corn tortillas tear when rolling, try heating them in a dry pan for 30 seconds on each side or stack them with a damp paper towel and microwave for 20–30 seconds to make them pliable.
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Bulk up the enchiladas with additional fillings like refried beans, black beans, or rice.
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Switch to green enchilada sauce for a different flavor variation.