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Easy & Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

Easy & Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

Enjoy these easy & cheesy beef enchiladas, loaded with flavor and cheesy goodness, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 enchiladas
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9 or 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients
  

Beef Enchiladas

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.25 cup white onion, chopped
  • 1 16oz package red enchilada sauce we used Frontera
  • 4 oz diced green chilis
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 4-6 pieces flour or whole wheat tortillas
  • cilantro for topping

Taco Seasoning

  • 1.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano

Instructions
 

To cook now

  • Heat a pan with avocado oil at medium high heat.
  • Add in diced onion, ground beef, green chilis and taco seasoning. Saute until browned and just about cooked through.
  • Add in about ½ the bag (8oz) of enchilada sauce. Mix together and let simmer on low for a few more minutes until the beef is cooked through.
  • Use 4-6 tortillas and fill each tortilla with the beef mixture. Roll them up and place them seam side down in an oven-safe baking dish.
  • Once rolled up, pour the rest of the enchilada sauce over the tops. Cover in cheese.
  • Bake at 350F degrees for 8–10 minutes or until cheese is all melted.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of cilantro, and maybe some salsa, avocado, sour cream, and romaine.

To Prep Ahead

  • Let the cooked beef cool completely before assembling. Pour a little enchilada sauce on the bottom of the pan.
  • Fill tortillas and lay into the pan. Cover with more enchilada sauce and cheese. Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350F. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove cover & bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is fully melted.

For Freezing

  • Let the cooked beef cool completely before assembling. Pour a little enchilada sauce on the bottom of your pan.
  • Fill tortillas and lay into the pan. Cover with more enchilada sauce and cheese. Cover with plastic wrap then foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350F. Remove plastic wrap, cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 additional days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword beef, Dinner, Enchiladas, freezer meal, mexican, postpartum
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