Description
Beef enchiladas with red sauce are a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the warmth of home cooking to your table. Tender ground beef is wrapped in soft corn tortillas, smothered in a rich and zesty red sauce, and topped with melty cheese. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress. Serve these enchiladas with your favorite toppings for a delightful meal that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 fresh corn tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in half of the red enchilada sauce into the beef mixture; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Spoon filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining red sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for five minutes before serving with sour cream and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using homemade red sauce. - You can substitute ground beef with shredded chicken or black beans for a vegetarian option. - Customize toppings with guacamole or jalapeños for extra zing.