Description
Get ready for a cheesy, saucy Tex-Mex classic that’s perfect for weeknights or family dinners! These enchiladas are loaded with tender shredded beef, wrapped in warm tortillas, and baked until golden and bubbly. Comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded beef (or shredded chicken as an option)
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar)
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas (or flour tortillas if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the diced onion in a pan over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the shredded beef, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Repeat with all tortillas, then pour enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with chopped cilantro.
Notes
For a spicy kick, toss some diced jalapeños into the beef filling. These enchiladas also freeze well before baking, making them great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: enchiladas, Tex-Mex, beef enchiladas, easy dinner, cheesy enchiladas