5-Ingredient Beef Enchiladas Recipe for Quick Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe
This 5-Ingredient Beef Enchiladas recipe offers a quick and delicious weeknight dinner solution, combining seasoned ground beef, flavorful enchilada sauce, and melted cheese rolled in soft flour tortillas. Ready in just 40 minutes, this simple, comforting dish is perfect for family meals or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- ½ can enchilada sauce (about 5 ounces)
Enchiladas
- 8–10 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- ½ can enchilada sauce (about 5 ounces)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend or sharp cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a bit of oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat to reduce grease.
- Season Beef: Add the taco seasoning and about half of the enchilada sauce to the browned beef. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Lay out a tortilla on a flat surface, spoon approximately ¼ cup of the beef mixture down the center, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top, then roll the tortilla up tightly. Place each rolled enchilada seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese on top to ensure a melty, cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas rest for about 5 minutes to set before serving, enhancing the flavors and making them easier to cut and eat.
Notes
- You can substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by using mild or hot enchilada sauce and taco seasoning.
- For extra flavor, add chopped onions or green chilies to the beef mixture while cooking.
- Leftover enchiladas can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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