Tijuana Maniac Beef Enchiladas

Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with these bold and flavorful Tijuana Maniac Beef Enchiladas! Packed with seasoned ground beef, smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, and a blend of cumin and chili powder, these enchiladas deliver a kick of authentic Mexican-inspired flavor. Soft flour tortillas are loaded with the hearty filling, smothered in rich enchilada sauce, and topped with a generous layer of melted Mexican blend cheese. Baked to perfection, each bite is a cheesy, savory delight. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with optional sour cream and lime wedges, this dish is a fiesta for your taste buds. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish, these enchiladas are easy to prepare in just under an hour and guaranteed to satisfy cravings for a warming, spicy comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 Flour tortillas (8-10 inches)
• 2.5 cups Enchilada sauce
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 4 Lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked through, breaking it into smaller crumbles with a wooden spoon, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the chipotle peppers, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything is well incorporated. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 6

Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

Lay out a tortilla on a clean surface. Spoon 1/4 cup of the beef mixture down the center of the tortilla and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Roll the tortilla tightly, seam side down, and place it in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.

Step 8

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring each is well coated. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.

Step 9

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Step 11

Serve hot with optional sour cream and lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2226.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3734.5

Total Fat 218.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.2g
Cholesterol 581.1mg	0%
Sodium 10559.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 281.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 36.6g
Protein 170.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2383.5mg	0%
Iron 29.6mg	0%
Potassium 3219.2mg	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: 52.1%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 29.9%