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Amazing Comforting Ground Beef Enchiladas

These ground beef enchiladas are a comforting and flavorful meal, perfect for a family dinner. Filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and enchilada sauce, they're sure to be a hit!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 enchiladas
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 oz red enchilada sauce
  • 4 oz chopped green chilies
  • 8-10 corn tortillas
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced olives, diced tomatoes, avocado, sliced jalapeños

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Brown ground beef, breaking it apart.
  5. Season beef with salt and pepper, then mix in green chilies; cook 2 minutes.
  6. Quick-fry tortillas until pliable; drain on paper towels.
  7. Pour some enchilada sauce into a baking dish.
  8. Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and cheese; roll up tightly.
  9. Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in the dish.
  10. Pour remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
  11. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Let rest, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.