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Beef Enchiladas (Family Favorite)

Close-up of baked Beef Enchiladas covered in melted cheddar cheese and topped with chopped green onions.
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A recipe for cheesy beef enchiladas using flour tortillas, baked until the sauce bubbles.

Ingredients

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  • 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

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

Notes

  • Double the recipe to make extras and freeze for later.
  • Shred your own cheese and combine both flavors as it melts better than prepackaged cheese. You can use a package of Mexican blend if it is easier.

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Keywords: Beef Enchiladas, Mexican Casserole, Cheesy, Family Dinner, Easy

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