Best 5 Easiest Beef Enchiladas Ever Recipes

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Indulge in the flavors of Mexico with these easy beef enchiladas, a classic dish that combines tender beef, a flavorful enchilada sauce, and melted cheese all wrapped in warm tortillas. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is for you. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you'll be able to create a delicious and satisfying meal in no time. In addition to the classic beef enchiladas, this article also offers exciting variations like chicken and cheese enchiladas, vegetable enchiladas, and even a green enchilada sauce recipe. So, prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends with these mouthwatering enchilada recipes that are sure to become a favorite in your household.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEEF ENCHILADAS



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This beef enchiladas recipe is made with a delicious (and easy!) homemade red enchilada sauce, and it's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Provided by Ali

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 batch red enchilada sauce (or 15 ounces store-bought red enchilada sauce)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small white onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds (24 ounces) lean ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
8 large flour tortillas*
3 cups Mexican-blend shredded cheese
toppings: fresh cilantro, chopped red onions, diced avocado, sour cream, and/or crumbled cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare the enchilada sauce according to recipe instructions.
  • Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the ground beef and cumin and sauté for 5 minutes or until completely browned, crumbling the beef with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Stir in the beans and green chiles until combined. Season the mixture with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly along the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • . To assemble the enchiladas, set up an assembly line including: tortillas, enchilada sauce, beef filling, and cheese. Lay out a tortilla, and spread two tablespoons of sauce over the surface of the tortilla. Add a generous spoonful of the beef filling in a line down the center of the tortilla, then sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. Roll up the tortilla and place it in the prepared baking dish. Assemble the remaining enchiladas. Spread any remaining sauce evenly over the top of the enchiladas, followed by any extra cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the enchiladas are cooked through and the tortillas are slightly crispy on the outside. Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack.
  • Serve the enchiladas immediately while they're nice and hot, garnished with lots of your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

GROUND BEEF ENCHILADAS



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Seasoned ground beef rolled in soft corn tortillas and smothered in red sauce and melted cheese for a classic Mexican favorite.

Provided by Kristin Maxwell

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 small white onion (diced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (1 packet)
½ teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup water
8-10 corn tortillas
28 ounce can red enchilada chile sauce
2-3 cups freshly shredded cheddar jack cheese
1 green onion (thinly sliced)
Optional Toppings: Sour Cream (Pico de Gallo or salsa, Diced Avocado, Fresh cilantro)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onions and garlic, breaking up the beef with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
  • Sprinkle taco seasoning and cumin over the beef and stir in ¼ cup of water. Continue to cook, stirring often, until water is absorbed.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour ½ a cup of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Heat remaining sauce in a small skillet, just until bubbly, then remove from heat. Wrap a stack of 10 corn tortillas in a clean kitchen towel and microwave on high for 30 seconds to a minute. Dip a tortilla in the enchilada sauce to coat both sides then lay flat on a cutting board or plate. Add a small amount of the meat mixture (about 3 tablespoons) down the center of the tortilla, then top with about 1-2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Roll up both sides and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and meat.
  • Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas evenly and top with remaining shredded cheese. Feel free to add more or less cheese based on your preferences. Sprinkle sliced green onion on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired with optional toppings like sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado, sliced green onions or cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 1516 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS



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These beef enchiladas are so easy to make! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Meranda

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ cups red enchilada sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) package flour tortillas
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off grease. Stir 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, and pepper into the beef mixture until cheese is melted. Mix in red enchilada sauce, chili powder, and salt.
  • Warm tortillas in the microwave for about 1 minute. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll tortillas up and place in the casserole dish, seam-side down. Spoon any leftover sauce, black beans, and olives over the tortillas. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 134.1 mg, Fat 45.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 981.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

BEST BEEF ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are absolutely amazing! Truly a recipe your family will love.

Provided by country_cooker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground beef
¼ onion, finely chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ cups enchilada sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef with onion in a skillet over medium heat until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain grease. Stir 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, parsley, taco seasoning, oregano, and black pepper into the ground beef until cheese has melted. Mix in enchilada sauce, chili powder, garlic, and salt; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Lay a tortilla onto a work surface and spoon about 1/4 cup of meat sauce down the center of the tortilla. Top meat sauce with 1 tablespoon black beans and a sprinkling of black olives. Roll the tortilla up, enclosing the filling, and lay seam-side down into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Spoon any remaining meat sauce over the enchiladas and scatter any remaining black beans and black olives over the top. Sprinkle tortillas with 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese topping is melted and enchiladas and sauce are bubbling, 20 to 22 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1216.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BEEF ENCHILADAS



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Filled with a savory, spicy filling and topped with a store-bought sauce, these easy beef enchiladas are perfect for Taco Tuesday or any night.

Categories     Cinco de Mayo     winter     comfort food     main dish     meat

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 10-oz. cans enchilada sauce (about 2 cups)
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 small white onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 4-oz. can diced green chiles, drained
8 8-inch flour tortillas
2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Thinly sliced red onion, for garnish
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the enchilada sauce to a small saucepan. In a small bowl, combine the salt, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the spice mixture to the enchilada sauce (reserve the remaining spice mix for the beef). Bring the sauce a simmer over medium heat; Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beef and the remaining spice blend. Cook, stirring often, until the beef is browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes. Stir in the green chiles and 1/2 cup of the warmed enchilada sauce; cook 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat, and let cool slightly.
  • Place the tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds on high to soften. Leave the paper towel over top of them to keep them moist and pliable.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°. Spoon 1/2 cup of the warmed enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Working with one tortilla at a time, spoon 1/2 cup of the beef mixture down the center of a tortilla; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll the tortilla up to enclose the filling, and place in the baking dish seam-side down. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Spoon the remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Top with the remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake until the cheese is golden and bubbly and the tortillas are toasted, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes; top with red onion and cilantro just before serving with sour cream, if you like.

Tips:

  • To make the enchilada filling, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the ground beef and stir to combine.
  • Stir in the enchilada sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, spread some of the enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Dip each tortilla in the enchilada sauce and then fill it with some of the ground beef mixture. Roll up the tortilla and place it in the baking dish.
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Bake the enchiladas in a preheated 375-degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the enchiladas immediately, topped with additional sour cream, salsa, and guacamole, if desired.

Conclusion:

These easiest beef enchiladas ever are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give these easiest beef enchiladas ever a try. You won't be disappointed!

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