Ground Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce
Ground beef enchiladas with red sauce are the ultimate comfort food, combining soft tortillas filled with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and a rich, zesty sauce that packs a flavorful punch. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, these enchiladas promise to delight your taste buds and warm your heart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 7-10 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Mix in half of the red enchilada sauce and one cup of shredded cheese until well combined.
- Spoon the meat mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg