Description
Beef enchiladas with red sauce are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, perfect for any occasion. These savory rolls of seasoned ground beef, wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with rich red sauce and melted cheese, promise to satisfy your cravings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they make an ideal main dish for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent.
- Add ground beef and minced garlic; cook until beef is browned (5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Warm tortillas until pliable to prevent tearing.
- Spoon beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour red enchilada sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg