Description
Beef enchiladas with red sauce are a delicious, comforting dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine to your table. Tender corn tortillas are filled with savory ground beef and topped with a rich, tangy red sauce, then baked to perfection with melted cheese. This recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners—easy to make and sure to impress everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 7-10 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Stir in half of the red enchilada sauce, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining red enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly. Serve with sour cream and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg