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Easy & Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

Easy & Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

These easy & cheesy beef enchiladas are a flavorful comfort meal loaded with cheesy goodness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 enchiladas
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9 or 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.25 cup chopped white onion
  • 16 oz red enchilada sauce we used Frontera
  • 4 oz diced green chilis
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 4-6 pieces flour or whole wheat tortillas
  • cilantro for topping

Taco Seasoning

  • 1.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano

Instructions
 

To cook now

  • Heat a pan with avocado oil at medium high heat.
  • Add in diced onion, ground beef, green chilis and taco seasoning. Saute until browned and just about cooked through.
  • Add in about ½ the bag (8oz) of enchilada sauce. Mix together and let simmer on low for a few more minutes until the beef is cooked through.
  • Use 4-6 tortillas and fill each with the beef mixture. Roll them up and place seam side down in the baking dish.
  • Once rolled, pour the rest of the enchilada sauce over the tortillas. Cover in cheese to your heart's content.
  • Bake at 350F degrees for 8–10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of cilantro, and optional salsa, avocado, sour cream, and romaine.

To Prep Ahead

  • After cooking the beef, let it cool completely before assembling. Pour a little enchilada sauce on the bottom of the pan.
  • Fill tortillas and layer in the pan. Cover with more enchilada sauce and cheese. Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Cover the dish in foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until warmed throughout. Remove cover & cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.

For Freezing

  • After cooking the beef, let it cool completely before assembling. Pour a little enchilada sauce on the bottom of the pan.
  • Fill tortillas and lay in the pan. Cover with more enchilada sauce and cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and then foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • When baking, preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Remove plastic wrap and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes until cooked through. Uncover and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 additional days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
Keyword beef, dinner, enchiladas, freezer meal, mexican, postpartum
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