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Ground Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce

Delicious enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef and topped with a rich red sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend for flavor
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Sauce
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce store-bought or homemade
Wrap
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas warmed

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in cumin and chili powder, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheddar cheese.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread a thin layer of red enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Place a few tablespoons of the beef mixture in the center of each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  4. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas.
  5. Sprinkle additional cheese on top if desired.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with sour cream and chopped cilantro for added flavor.

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