Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas (Printable Format)
Savory ground beef, cheese, and red sauce wrapped in tender tortillas for a crowd-pleasing dinner.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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2 cups red enchilada sauce
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8 to 10 corn or flour tortillas (6 to 8 inch size)
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2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
→ Optional Toppings
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Sour cream
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Diced avocado
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Diced tomato
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Chopped cilantro
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Sliced jalapeños
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Evenly spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce across the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
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Add ground beef to the skillet along with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until beef is well-browned and no pink remains, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Stir in about 1 cup of enchilada sauce with the cooked beef. Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted.
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Spoon approximately 1/3 cup of the beef mixture onto each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
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Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle evenly with the rest of the shredded cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the sauce bubbles and the cheese is melted.
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Allow to rest for a few minutes. Optionally garnish with sour cream, avocado or tomato, fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeños before serving.
# Supplementary Details:
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Warming tortillas briefly before filling helps prevent cracking and makes them easier to roll.