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Ground Beef Enchiladas

These saucy, cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas are made with a rich homemade enchilada sauce that is like a Tex-Mex gravy. They are savory, hearty, and supremely satisfying.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 10 -12 Enchiladas
Calories: 367 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Meat Filling
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef I prefer 85/15 or 80/20
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 6 ounces tomato sauce
Assembly
  • 10-12 medium 8-inch [flour tortillas]
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese freshly grated
Garnish
  • freshly chopped cilantro leaves
  • avocado sliced
  • tomato diced
  • green onions sliced
  • olives
  • sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion and saute for 5-6 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef and spices, breaking up the meat and cooking until browned. Transfer meat to a bowl.
  3. Melt the butter for the sauce in the same pan. Whisk in the flour to form a roux and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in all of the spices, then lowly whisk in the beef broth, a few splashes at a time to avoid lumps. Stir in the tomato sauce, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently until slightly thickened.
  4. Mix 1/4 cup of each kind of cheese with the browned ground beef. Warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel until soft and pliable. Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce in a thin layer on the bottom of a large 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. Fill each tortilla with about 1/3 cup of meat, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat until all the meat and tortillas have been used, then pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese, then cover with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, then remove the foil and cook for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and the enchiladas are hot all the way through. Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve.

Notes

  • Freezer instructions: Make and assemble the enchiladas up to the point of baking. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking, covered in foil, for 30 minutes at 350°F, then remove the foil and bake another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the enchiladas are hot all the way through.

Nutrition Information

Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 922mg (38%) Potassium 336mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 852IU (17%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 228mg (23%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10-12 Enchiladas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% Daily Value*

Calories 367kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 922mg 38%
Potassium 336mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 852IU 17%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 228mg 23%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.