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A plate of delicious beef enchiladas covered in red sauce and cheese

Proven way to grow your 5 star Beef Enchiladas recipe

These 5-star beef enchiladas are a crowd-pleasing dish, perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests. The rich, savory beef filling and tangy sauce come together in a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Enchilada seasoning
  • 8 oz Tomato sauce
For the Enchiladas
  • 12 Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups Enchilada sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 2 Green onions sliced, for garnish
Optional Toppings
  • Sour cream
  • Avocado diced
  • Cilantro freshly chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Beef Filling
  1. Brown ground beef with chopped onion in a large skillet, then drain any excess grease.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and enchilada seasoning, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add tomato sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Assemble Enchiladas
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Warm tortillas briefly in microwave or oven to make them pliable, preventing tearing.
  3. Dip each tortilla in enchilada sauce, ensuring both sides are coated.
  4. Place a portion of beef filling down the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll it up tightly.
  5. Arrange rolled enchiladas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Bake and Serve
  1. Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas, then top with the rest of the shredded cheese.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  3. Garnish with sliced green onions and optional toppings like sour cream, avocado, and cilantro before serving.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef filling. If you prefer a richer sauce, stir in a spoonful of cream cheese to the enchilada sauce before pouring it over the tortillas.