Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce: A Flavorful Delight!
Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce is a delicious and hearty dish that combines seasoned beef wrapped in tortillas and smothered in a rich red sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned.
- Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the red enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Serve with sour cream and guacamole on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg