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Ground Beef Enchiladas

Delicious enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef, topped with cheese and enchilada sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably 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 oz tortillas corn or flour
Sauce
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in cumin, chili powder, and salt, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  4. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  3. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve with sour cream and fresh cilantro for added flavor.

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