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Easy Beef Enchiladas – Quick, Savory Dinner

Easy Beef Enchiladas: Quick, Savory, Crowd‑Pleasing Dinner

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  • Author: julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These easy beef enchiladas are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Crispy tortillas, savory ground beef, and melty cheese come together in a comforting, family‑friendly dish.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sliced avocado (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook browned ground beef, drain fat.
  3. Sauté onion until translucent.
  4. Add cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook 30 sec.
  5. Add enchilada sauce, simmer 5 min.
  6. Warm tortillas.
  7. Roll in beef filling and cheese, place in baking dish.
  8. Cover and bake 20 min, uncover 5 min.
  9. Serve with sour cream, cilantro, and avocado.