5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas Recipe
This 5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas recipe is a simple, flavorful Mexican-inspired dish perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. Ground beef is cooked with salsa, then wrapped in tortillas, smothered with enchilada sauce and cheese, and baked to a bubbly, cheesy perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Beef Filling
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup chunky salsa
Assembly
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas (or corn tortillas, if preferred)
- 1 (8-ounce) package Borden® Cheese Thick Cut Shredded Four Cheese Mexican (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the lean ground beef until fully cooked. Drain off any excess fat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the chunky salsa and cook until the mixture is warmed through. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the baking dish: Pour about half of the red enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a flavorful base for the enchiladas.
- Assemble the enchiladas: Warm the tortillas according to the package instructions to make them pliable. Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the meat mixture down the center of each tortilla, then top with about 1 heaping tablespoon of shredded cheese. Roll each tortilla tightly and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Add remaining sauce and cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese generously on top to create a cheesy crust when baked.
- Bake the enchiladas: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can substitute corn tortillas for a more traditional flavor, but flour tortillas hold together better during assembly and baking.
- For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
- Leftover enchiladas keep well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Feel free to garnish with chopped cilantro, sour cream, or sliced avocado before serving.
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