Beef Enchiladas with Cheese (Printable)

Rolled tortillas filled with spiced beef and cheese, topped with savory red sauce and baked until golden

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Beef Filling

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1 tsp chili powder
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ For Assembly

09 - 8 medium flour tortillas (8-inch)
10 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
11 - 1 can (15 oz) red enchilada sauce
12 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
13 - 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
03 - Add the onion and garlic; cook for another 2–3 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
05 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish.
06 - Lay out a tortilla. Place about 1/3 cup beef mixture and 2 tbsp shredded cheese down the center. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
07 - Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
08 - Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
09 - Let cool 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade spice blend gives these enchiladas a depth of flavor you just cant get from a packet
  • They come together in under an hour but taste like they simmered all day
  • The combination of tender beef, melted cheese, and rich sauce hits every comfort food craving
02 -
  • I once skipped the sauce on the bottom of the dish and the tortillas stuck stubbornly, making serving a mess
  • Room temperature tortillas roll so much better than cold ones straight from the refrigerator
  • Letting the dish rest for those 5 minutes is the difference between neatly rolled enchiladas and a sloppy plate
03 -
  • Mix a spoonful of sour cream into the beef filling for extra creaminess that surprises everyone
  • Brush the tops of the tortillas with a little oil before baking for that gorgeous golden color
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