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A plate of delicious beef enchiladas covered in red sauce and cheese

Beef Enchiladas

These 5-star beef enchiladas are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, featuring a rich, savory beef filling and a flavorful sauce, all baked to cheesy perfection.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup water
For the Enchilada Sauce
  • 15 oz canned tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 1 cup beef broth
Other Ingredients
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp oil

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Prepare the Beef Filling
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, then drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until the liquid has reduced.
Prepare the Enchilada Sauce
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and beef broth.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assemble and Bake the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Warm the corn tortillas in a small amount of oil in a skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
  3. Dip each warm tortilla in the enchilada sauce to lightly coat both sides.
  4. Spoon a portion of the beef filling into the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with some cheese, and roll it up.
  5. Place the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and top generously with the remaining shredded cheese.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the enchiladas are heated through.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the enchilada sauce. You can also top with sour cream, sliced green onions, or cilantro after baking.