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Ground Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce

Delicious and hearty ground beef enchiladas topped with a rich red sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Enchiladas
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80% lean
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 8 oz Corn Tortillas
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
For the Red Sauce
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce 15 oz
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional for heat
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in cumin and chili powder, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
Make the Red Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, oregano, cayenne pepper, and chicken broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Soften corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  3. Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese, then roll up and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
  4. Pour the red sauce over the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with sour cream and chopped cilantro for added flavor.

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