Easy & Cheesy Beef Enchiladas
These easy & cheesy beef enchiladas are one of my absolute favorite comfort meals! They're loaded with flavor, warming to the body, & full of cheesy goodness. Beef enchiladas always seem hard to me, but they are actually so quick to make.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 9x9 or 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ white onion chopped
- 1 16oz package red enchilada sauce we used Frontera
- 4oz diced green chilis
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 4-6 flour or whole wheat tortillas
- cilantro for topping
For the Taco Seasoning:
- 1½ tsp chili powder
- 1½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp 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 is browned and just about cooked through.
- Add in about 1/2 the bag (8oz) of enchilada sauce. MIx together and let simmer on low for a few more minutes and the beef is cooked though.
- Use 4-6 tortillas (depending on how full you like yours) and fill each tortilla with the beef mixture. Roll them up and place them seam side down in an oven-safe 9x13 baking dish.
- Once they are all rolled up, pour the rest of the enchilada sauce all over the tops of the tortillas. Cover in cheese to your heart’s content,
- Bake at 350F degrees for 8–10 minutes or until cheese is all melted.
- Serve with a sprinkle of cilantro, and maybe some salsa, avocado, sour cream , and romaine! Make it a party & enjoy!
To Prep Ahead:
- To prep ahead, after you cook the beef let it cool completely before assembling. Pour a little enchilada sauce on the bottom of the pan. Fill tortillas and lay into the pan. Cover with more enchilada sauce and cheese. Cover and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking. When you decide to bake, preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Cover the dish in foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until everything is warmed throughout. Remove cover & cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is fully melted!
For Freezing:
- To freezing, after you cook the beef let it cool completely before assembling. Pour a little enchilada sauce on the bottom of your pan. (I just used a disposable aluminum foil pan) Fill tortillas and lay into the pan. Cover with more enchilada sauce and cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and then foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. When you decide to bake, preheat oven to 350F degrees. Remove plastic wrap and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes until cooked through. Uncover and keep baking an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and everything is cooked through. Enjoy!
Notes
For Storing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 additional days.