Beef Enchilada Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
488 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Beef Enchilada Recipe
Description
This Beef Enchilada recipe starts by browning ground beef over medium-low heat, draining excess fat, and stirring in enchilada sauce for seasoning. Corn tortillas are lightly cooked in oil just until softened but not crispy, making them pliable for rolling. The softened tortillas are layered with the beef mixture, sour cream, grated Monterey Jack cheese, and optional cilantro, then rolled tightly and placed seam-side down in a casserole dish.
The casserole is topped with additional enchilada sauce and cheese, then baked at 350°F until the cheese melts and the layers meld, creating a moist, flavorful dish. The combination of the seasoned beef and rich cheese sauce offers depth and comfort typical of traditional enchiladas.
Serving with fresh cilantro adds brightness and a fresh contrast to the rich, baked layers. The recipe uses homemade/enchilada sauces suitable for gluten-free or grain-free diets depending on choice.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 /2 pounds ground beef
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
- 10 tortillas
- 1 (8-ounce) sour cream package
- cilantro optional
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese grated
- enchilada sauce homemade
Instructions
- Brown ground beef over medium-low heat. Drain meat to remove any excess drippings. Add 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce into brown meat and stir until well-combined.
For Enchilada Assembly:
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 oven-safe, casserole dish.
- Drizzle oil into the bottom of a skillet over a medium-low heat. Add corn tortillas, one at a time, and cook for about 1 minute each. Do not allow to become crispy.
- Drain tortilla and then layer on beef, sour cream, cheese and cilantro. Roll tortilla to keep all ingredients inside. Then place seam side down in the casserole dish. Once all enchiladas have been assembled and placed into casserole dish, pour remaining enchilada sauce over to make sure well covered. Top with remaining cheese.
- Place in oven and bake 15 minutes, or until cheese has fully melted.
- Remove from oven and top with additional cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- Use either homemade blender enchilada sauce for a grain-free, gluten-free option or homemade enchilada sauce to suit dietary preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1enchilada | |
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 489mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 259mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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