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Cheesy beef enchiladas with melted cheese being lifted from a baking dish.

5-Ingredient Beef Enchiladas (Easy Weeknight Favorite)


  • Author: Chef Elon
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

An easy, cheesy dinner made with just five simple ingredients. These beef enchiladas come together in under 30 minutes, making them a go-to weeknight favorite with bold flavor and melty goodness in every bite.


Ingredients

Scale

1 (10-ounce) can mild red enchilada sauce

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 pound ground beef

1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning

8 (6-inch) flour tortillas

2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

2. In a medium bowl, combine enchilada sauce and tomato sauce. Mix well.

3. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and drain excess grease.

4. Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce mixture to the beef; mix to combine.

5. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each tortilla, sprinkle with a little cheese, roll up, and place seam side down in the prepared dish.

6. Pour remaining sauce over the top, sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.

7. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Notes

You can use corn tortillas instead of flour for a more traditional twist.

To keep corn tortillas from tearing, wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds to soften.

To freeze: assemble enchiladas without baking, wrap tightly, and freeze. Thaw overnight before baking as directed.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner Recipes
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 468
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 1163mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 87mg