Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Classic Loaded Beef Enchiladas – a family-favorite homemade recipe bursting with flavorful seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and rich enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tbsp chili powder
– 1 tsp ground cumin
– 1 tsp dried oregano
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 15 oz can tomato sauce
– 10 oz can enchilada sauce
– 12 corn tortillas
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
1. – Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. – In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and crumbled, 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. – Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
4. – Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
5. – Add the tomato sauce and enchilada sauce to the skillet and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. – Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Spread 1/2 cup of the beef mixture in the bottom of the dish.
7. – Warm the tortillas according to package instructions. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each tortilla and roll up tightly. Arrange the filled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish.
8. – Pour the remaining beef mixture over the top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the top.
9. – Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. – Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like sour cream, diced onions, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
– For a spicier version, use a hotter enchilada sauce or add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
– Customize the cheese blend to your liking, using a mix of Monterey Jack, cheddar, Pepper Jack, or Oaxaca cheese.
– Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican