Description
These 5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas are a simple, flavorful Mexican-inspired main course perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. With lean ground beef, chunky salsa, enchilada sauce, tortillas, and a Mexican cheese blend, this recipe delivers cheesy, meaty goodness wrapped in warm tortillas and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup chunky salsa
Sauce and Assembly
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 8 (8-inch) tortillas (flour preferred, corn can be used)
- 1 (8-ounce) package Borden® Cheese Thick Cut Shredded Four Cheese Mexican (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the salsa. Cook until the mixture is heated through, then remove from heat.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour half of the red enchilada sauce evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a flavorful base layer.
- Fill Tortillas: Warm the tortillas according to package instructions to make them pliable. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture down the center of each tortilla, then top with roughly 1 heaping tablespoon of shredded cheese. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Top and Bake: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the enchiladas are heated through.
Notes
- Flour tortillas are recommended for easier rolling, but corn tortillas can be used for a more traditional flavor.
- Drain excess fat from the cooked beef to reduce greasiness and improve texture.
- Warming tortillas before filling them helps prevent cracking while rolling.
- You can customize the cheese blend based on preference, using Mexican cheese blends or a combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the oven wrapped in foil for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Beef Enchiladas, Easy Enchiladas, Mexican Dinner, 5 Ingredient Recipes, Cheesy Enchiladas, Ground Beef Enchiladas
