Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas

5 from 3 votes

Easy ground beef enchiladas with red sauce and lots of cheese are meaty, cheesy and a family favorite perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Resting Time5

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican American

Servings:

Author: Dee

Cost: $10

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion diced
1 pound lean ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
15 oz can red enchilada sauce divided
6 flour tortillas taco size
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375℉, and grease a large baking dish
Cook the onion in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until soft
Add ground beef, and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain grease if needed
Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup enchilada sauce until well combined. Remove from heat
Add a half cup enchilada sauce to the bottom of the baking pan
Place a tortilla on a flat surface, and spread a scant amount of enchilada sauce over the surface, using the back of a spoon
Add about a quarter cup each of the meat mixture and cheese to the middle of the tortilla
Roll the tortilla up and over the filling, and place seam side down in the baking dish
Repeat process until all tortillas and meat are used. If there is leftover meat, spoon it next to the enchiladas
Pour remaining sauce on top of the enchiladas, and brush it all the way to the ends of the tortillas
Top with remaining cheese
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling all over
Allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving

Notes

Double the recipe to make extras and freeze for later.

I like to shred my own cheese, and combine both flavors as it melts better than prepackaged cheese. But you can use a package of Mexican blend if it's easier.

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