Description

These cheesy, saucy Tex-Mex beef enchiladas are packed with flavor and smothered in a rich red enchilada sauce. They’re made with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and soft corn tortillas, then baked to perfection. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy meal!

Ingredients

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For the Beef Filling:

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes (drained)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For the Enchilada Sauce:

2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup tomato sauce

For Assembling:

8 small corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Fresh cilantro, for garnish

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Instructions

Make the Enchilada Sauce:
- Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute until golden.
- Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Beef Filling:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onions and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Assemble the Enchiladas:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Warm tortillas slightly to prevent cracking.
- Spoon beef filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Bake:
- Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
- Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese blend.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Serve:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
For extra heat, add diced jalapeños to the filling.

Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or a side of Mexican rice.