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Beef Enchiladas

Simple and satisfying, these beef enchiladas combine seasoned ground beef, red enchilada sauce, and melty Mexican cheese for an easy weeknight dinner. Assemble, bake until bubbly, and top with your favorite garnishes for a crowd-pleasing meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Meats
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1 oz. packet taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 4 oz. can diced green chiles

Assembly:

  • 1 15 oz. can red enchilada sauce
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded and divided

Optional Toppings:

  • sour cream
  • fresh cilantro
  • pico de gallo
  • diced avocado
  • shredded lettuce
  • sliced green onions
  • chopped red onions
  • cotija cheese
  • hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce across the bottom.

For the Filling:

  • Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into pieces, until browned and no longer pink. Transfer the meat to a plate and pour off any excess fat from the skillet.
  • Return the pan to medium heat and add a splash of oil if the skillet is dry. Sauté the diced onion until soft, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Put the cooked beef back into the skillet. Mix in the taco seasoning packet, tomato paste, diced green chiles, and the amount of water called for on the seasoning packet. Reduce the heat and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.

For Assembly and Baking:

  • Place about 1/3 cup of the beef mixture in a line down the center of a tortilla, sprinkle with roughly 1/4 cup shredded cheese, roll the tortilla tightly, and set it seam-side down in the prepared dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, then scatter the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top.
  • Bake uncovered on the center rack at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately, offering sour cream, cilantro, pico de gallo, avocado, lettuce, green or red onions, cotija cheese, or hot sauce as desired.