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Beef Enchiladas


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Delicious beef enchiladas topped with cheese and enchilada sauce, perfect for a family dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and onions are translucent.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and any desired spices; simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. On each tortilla, place some beef mixture and sprinkle cheese before rolling them up tightly.
  5. Arrange rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  6. Pour enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle remaining cheese.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding spices like cumin or chili powder to the beef mixture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg