Ground beef enchiladas are flavorful and satisfying dishes featuring seasoned ground beef, melty cheese and tangy enchilada sauce, all wrapped up in soft tortillas. This easy-to-make Mexican-inspired meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
INGREDIENTS:
For the filling:
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? 1 lb ground beef
? 1 small onion, finely chopped
? 2 cloves garlic, minced
? 1 tablespoon chili powder
? 1 teaspoon cumin
? 1/2 teaspoon paprika
? Salt and pepper, to taste
? 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies (optional)
? 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
Mexican cheese blend
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For the enchiladas:
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? 10-12 small flour or corn tortillas
? 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
? 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
? Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
? Sliced green onions or jalape?os (optional)
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INSTRUCTIONS:
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1. Preheat the oven:
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? Preheat your oven to 375¡ãF (190¡ãC). Grease a 9¡Á13-inch baking dish.
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2. Cook the beef:
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? In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook for another
3-4 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
? Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the diced green chilies (if using) and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Remove from heat and
stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese. Set aside.
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3. Assemble the enchiladas:
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? Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
? Warm the tortillas slightly (to make them more pliable) and place about 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture in the center of each tortilla. Roll them
up tightly and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
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4. Top with sauce and cheese:
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? Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese over the top.
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5. Bake:
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? Bake the enchiladas in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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6. Garnish and serve:
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? Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, or jalape?os, if desired.
Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa on the side.
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These Ground Beef Enchiladas are flavorful, cheesy, and easy to make, making them the perfect family-friendly meal!
