Best 8 Easy Beef Enchiladas Recipes

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**Easy Beef Enchiladas: A Mexican Masterpiece Unveiled**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine with our delectable beef enchiladas recipe. These delightful wraps, steeped in rich flavors and textures, promise an explosion of taste in every bite. Discover the art of crafting homemade enchilada sauce from scratch, using a blend of aromatic spices, tangy tomatoes, and zesty chiles. Master the technique of filling tender beef with a medley of Mexican cheese, onions, and cilantro, and enveloping it all in soft corn tortillas. Dive into the step-by-step guide to assembling and baking these enchiladas, ensuring a perfect balance of crispy edges and gooey, flavorful centers. Elevate your enchilada experience with two additional variations: chicken enchiladas, bursting with succulent chicken and a creamy tomatillo sauce, and cheese enchiladas, a vegetarian delight featuring a trio of delectable cheeses. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this trio of enchilada recipes, representing the best of Mexican culinary traditions.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

EASY ENCHILADAS (BEEF OR CHICKEN)



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These easy enchiladas are my husband's favorite recipe of mine. Because of the many different options, it is very versatile.

Provided by IBShirley

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 12 enchiladas, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder (I prefer fresh minced)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons chili powder (more or less for your taste)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups shredded cheese (I like the jack or cheddar combos)
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce (I prefer the green sauce)
olive (optional)
12 corn tortillas
oil

Steps:

  • If using chicken, boil chicken in water.
  • Then rinse and shred with fork.
  • Add onion and garlic.
  • If using ground beef, brown with onion and garlic, drain.
  • Add next 7 ingredients (worcestershire sauce through black pepper).
  • In another skillet, heat oil.
  • Add tortillas, one at a time, for 10 seconds on each side.
  • Drain on paper towel.
  • In 10x13 baking pan, pour just enough enchilada sauce in the bottom to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of meat mixture.
  • Cheese, onions, and/or olives can be put inside each enchilada at this time, if desired.
  • Roll tortilla and place seam side down in pan.
  • Continue with remaining tortillas.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas and top with cheese (additional olives may be added if desired).
  • At this time, pan may be refrigerated for several hours or overnight.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes (30 minutes if refrigerated).
  • Top with sour cream.
  • Enjoy!

EASY CROCK POT BEEF ENCHILADAS



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This is an easy version of my easy oven baked beef enchiladas. There is probably a recipe like this, but I didn't use one and will make it often as it turned out well. It's also very easy. My hubby was hungry for this, but I wasn't going to be home, so I threw this together about 2 pm. He got home about 6 pm and said the smell was so good, he didn't take time to change clothes. I came in about 8 pm and even tho he had turned it off, it was warm and very good. Be sure not to over-cook as it will be dry and the tortillas tough on the edges. I think 4 hours would be the perfect amount of time. Serve with warm flour tortillas and butter or chips.

Provided by peppermintkitty

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef, browned
1 medium diced onion
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (mild or hot)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cheese soup (I was out of cream of chicken)
1 1/2-2 cups grated cheese (I used mild cheddar)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (or make your own with chili, cumin, onion, and garlic powder to = 3T)
1 cup milk
10 -11 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger and onion together.
  • Drain excess fat and add diced tomatoes (with juice).
  • Add chopped chilies and taco seasoning.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Spray inside of crock with cooking spray and place 4 corn tortillas in the bottom and spread 1/2 of the meat mixture.
  • Spread 1/2 the can of cheese soup on top of meat and place 3 more tortillas on top of cheese soup.
  • Pour in remaining meat mixture and place 3-4 more corn tortillas on top.
  • Spread remaining can of cheese soup on tortillas and sprinkle 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded cheese.
  • Pour 1 cup milk evenly over top--do not stir.
  • Put on lid and cook on low up to 5 hours.

EASY SHREDDED BEEF OR PORK ENCHILADAS



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I Love to mimic things I eat at restaurants. I got this one from a Mom and Pop Mexican restaurant. It's so yummy and so simple not any spices but salt and enchilada sauce. Red or Green sauce, either will do. Save 1/2 of the meat in freezer for a future dinner.

Provided by Ruthie Warren

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 25m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lbs lean pork or 3 lbs beef roast
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese
10 flour tortillas (taco size, (or more)
28 ounces red enchilada sauce or 28 ounces green enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Put the meat and the salt in a crock pot with lid, for approximately 4 to 5 hours on High, then put it on low for 1 hour. Meat should be falling apart. If you have a bone in the meat it should come off the bone, without a problem.
  • Separate the meat with your fingers. Then toss it like you are tossing a salad kinda. Using your fingers to find thick pieces of meat you might of missed. Grind them in between your fingers separating each individual piece of meat. Get all of the fat out of the meat.
  • Heat up the flour tortillas in microwave for 1 minute to soften.
  • Roll approximately 1/2 cup meat and sprinkle with cheese in each tortilla lining them up vertically in a 9x13 baking pan.
  • When you have all your tortillas you want rolled. Pour the enchilada sauce over the top of the pan of wrapped tortillas.
  • Sprinkle the extra cheese over the top.
  • Bake at 375°F until sauce is bubbling.
  • Let sit out side the oven for approx 5 minutes.
  • Put remaining ingredients in freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 837.9, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 208, Sodium 1678.5, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 76.8

EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS



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I tweak this recipe I think every time I make it. Very easy to make and very delicious. Even better the next day!

Provided by Diane Wilson

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb ground beef
1 pkg soft flour tortillas large
1 can(s) any style enchilada sauce
1 onion chopped
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 pkg sharp chedder or any chedder cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Brown ground beef, drain
  • 2. add chopped onion and taco seasoning mix
  • 3. pour enchilada sauce in bowl. dip tortilla in the sauce.
  • 4. fill tortilla with ground beef mixture and roll. Place in lightly sprayed baking pan.
  • 5. Cover with foil, or if you like your tortillas a little crispy, leave uncovered. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
  • 6. Uncover, spread grated cheese over top of Enchiladas. Place back in oven until cheese is melted.
  • 7. Garnish with any of your favorite things from black olives, lettuce, tomato, Salsa and enjoy!

EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS FOR TWO



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This recipe makes for a quick dinner for two after a busy day.

Provided by Aaron Bizzell

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
½ pound ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
4 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch, 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Mix cooked beef, black beans, 1/4 cup enchilada sauce, salsa, and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese together in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Divide beef mixture evenly among tortillas. Wrap tortillas around filling; place seam-side down into the prepared baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas and top with remaining Mexican cheese. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and thoroughly heated, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1207.1 calories, Carbohydrate 127.7 g, Cholesterol 135.3 mg, Fat 50 g, Fiber 22.3 g, Protein 62.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.8 g, Sodium 3347.3 mg, Sugar 7 g

EASY BEEF OR VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS



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This is a great weeknight dinner. It takes just over 1/2 hour to get on the table and uses simple, easy to find ingredients. I found the recipe on Chatelaine Magazine's web site. It's also easy to cut the recipe in half.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Cheese

Time 32m

Yield 8 enchiladas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs lean ground beef or 240 g vegetarian ground beef
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 1/2 cups hot salsa, use thick salsa (use mild or medium if you want less heat)
4 cups cheese, shredded
1 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
3 medium flour tortillas (about 7-inch wide)
1 cup sour cream, regular or 1 cup sour cream, light
2 avocados, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500F and oil a 9x13" baking dish.
  • Place meat, cumin and salt in a large non-stick frying pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often and breaking up meat to keep it crumbly until no pink remains or veggie ground round is hot (about 5 min). - *Omit salt if using veggie ground round.*.
  • Stir in 1 cup salsa and cook until hot.
  • Stir in 1/2 of the cheese and half of the cilantro.
  • Place a tortilla on cutting board and place 3/4 cup of meat mixture down the centre, dot with 1 tbsp sour cream, and roll tightly.
  • Place in baking dish seam-side down with an open end touching the narrow side of the dish.
  • Place 3 rolls beside.
  • Fill the other half of the dish with the remaining rolls.
  • Spread tortillas with the remaining 1/2 cup of sour cream.
  • Top with remaining salsa and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake until cheese is golden (about 15 minute.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.
  • Serve with sliced avocados and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.1, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 124.8, Sodium 1048.2, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 36.9

WEEKNIGHT EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS



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This is off the back of a can...can't quite remember what the can contained but the recipe is so easy and tastes great!

Provided by lazy gourmet

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies or 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can hot peppers
12 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Brown beef and onion until beef is thoroughly cooked.
  • Drain beef and stir in 3/4 cup enchilada sauce, the chopped green chilies and 1-3/4 cup cheese.
  • Spoon enchilada filing into tortillas.
  • Roll up and put seam side down in lightly greased baking dish.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.

Tips for Making Beef Enchiladas:

- To save time, use pre-cooked or shredded beef. - For a more flavorful filling, brown the beef with onions, garlic, and spices before adding it to the enchiladas. - Be sure to use a good quality salsa or enchilada sauce. - If you don't have corn tortillas, you can use flour tortillas instead. - Be careful not to overfill the enchiladas, or they will be difficult to roll up. - Place the seam side of the enchiladas down in the baking dish so that they don't unroll during baking. - Cover the enchiladas with foil before baking to prevent them from drying out. - Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Conclusion:

Beef enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that your family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give beef enchiladas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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