Ground Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce
Ground beef enchiladas with red sauce are a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Each bite features tender ground beef, melted cheese, and a rich red sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, these enchiladas are sure to become a favorite in your household. Serve them with sour cream and fresh cilantro for added freshness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 soft flour tortillas
- 2 cups red sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup sour cream (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Lay one tortilla on a flat surface, spoon meat mixture down the center, top with cheese, then roll tightly.
- Spread half of the red sauce in a baking dish, place rolled enchiladas seam-side down, and cover with remaining sauce.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle extra cheese on top, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with sour cream and garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (about 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg