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Beef enchiladas baked with red sauce and melted cheese.

Easy Beef Enchiladas

Ground beef seasoned with chile and cumin is wrapped in warm corn tortillas, covered with red enchilada sauce and cheese, then baked until bubbly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 lb 85–90% lean ground beef
  • 2 cans 10 oz each red enchilada sauce
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar divided
  • Kosher salt and toppings to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook onion in oil until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and spices and stir for 30 seconds.
  3. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no pink remains and the thickest pieces reach 160°F (71°C). Drain excess fat and season.
  4. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the dish. Warm tortillas until pliable, fill each with beef and a little cheese, roll, and arrange seam-side down.
  5. Pour remaining sauce over the tortillas, top with remaining cheese, and bake 20–25 minutes until bubbling. Rest 5 minutes before serving.