Cheesy Beef Enchiladas
Cheesy Beef Enchiladas are loaded with seasoned beef, melty cheese, and zesty red sauce—baked to perfection in under 30 minutes. Great for weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Beef Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
For the Enchiladas:
- 1 15 oz can red enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
- Pico de gallo
- Diced avocado
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced green onions
- Chopped red onions
- Cotija cheese
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer to a bowl and drain excess fat.
- In the same pan, cook diced onion until soft (3–4 mins), then stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add beef back to pan with taco seasoning, tomato paste, green chiles, and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread ½ cup enchilada sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Fill tortillas with ⅓ cup beef and ¼ cup cheese. Roll and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and top with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until cheese melts and edges are crisp.
- Cool slightly, then top with your favorites like sour cream or avocado.