Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with these Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas! This irresistible recipe combines seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, and garlic, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered in rich enchilada sauce. Topped with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese, these enchiladas are baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. Perfectly spiced with chili powder and cumin, this dish delivers bold Tex-Mex flavors that will satisfy the whole family. Customize with sliced black olives or fresh cilantro for a flavorful finish, and enjoy a comforting, cheesy meal that’s ready in under an hour!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups enchilada sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 0.25 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes to evenly season the beef.

Step 6

Pour 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the skillet with the beef mixture. Stir to combine, then remove the skillet from heat.

Step 7

Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 8

Lay a flour tortilla flat, add 3-4 tablespoons of the beef mixture down the center, and sprinkle a small handful of shredded cheese on top. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, beef, and cheese.

Step 9

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are completely covered. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly on top.

Step 10

If desired, sprinkle the sliced black olives over the cheese.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1651.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3175.2

Total Fat 213.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 563.3mg	0%
Sodium 7981.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 158.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2173.9mg	0%
Iron 22.5mg	0%
Potassium 1876.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.6%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 22.0%