Description
Enticing and flavorful, this easy beef enchiladas with red sauce recipe combines savory ground beef, rich red sauce, and melted cheese for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef
- Corn or Flour Tortillas
- Red Enchilada Sauce
- Yellow Onion
- Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Fresh Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in chili powder and cumin, then mix in half of the red enchilada sauce.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the remaining red sauce over the enchiladas and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute ground beef with shredded chicken or black beans for variation. For a homemade red sauce, blend tomatoes, garlic, and spices to taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.