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Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe – Easy Family Dinner Winner

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These ground beef enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food—cheesy, saucy, and packed with flavor. Quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights, this family-friendly recipe is sure to become a regular dinner favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or lean)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 medium flour tortillas (8-inch; or corn tortillas)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican cheese blend)
  • 1 can (15 oz) red enchilada sauce (or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup water (optional, for thinning sauce)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving, optional)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Diced avocado or guacamole (optional)
  • Chopped green onions (optional)
  • Jalapeño slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant. If beef is dry, add 2 tbsp water.
  5. Microwave tortillas for 20 seconds or wrap in foil and warm in the oven for 5 minutes.
  6. Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  7. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef filling down the center of each tortilla and sprinkle with 2 tbsp cheese. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  8. Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring full coverage.
  9. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
  10. Cover dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly, and edges are golden brown.
  11. Let enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  12. Top with sour cream, cilantro, avocado, green onions, and jalapeños as desired.

Notes

Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. For extra saucy enchiladas, add more sauce on top before baking. You can substitute ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat for beef, and add beans or veggies to the filling. Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day.

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