Savory Beef Enchiladas (Printer-Friendly)
Spiced ground beef and melted cheese in soft tortillas with zesty red sauce
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Filling
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→ Enchilada Assembly
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# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add diced tomatoes with green chilies. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
06 - Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
07 - Lay out tortillas. Fill each with about 1/3 cup beef mixture and a sprinkle of each cheese. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
08 - Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Top with remaining cheese.
09 - Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
10 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with sour cream.
# Expert Advice:
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- The beef filling gets a double dose of flavor from spices blooming in the pan before the meat even joins the party
- They reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, if they last that long
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- Cold tortillas crack every single time, so warming them is non-negotiable
- Overfilling seems generous but makes rolling impossible and causes blowouts in the oven
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- Place the baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any bubbly-over messes
- Two types of cheese may seem like overkill, but the combination creates better flavor and melt