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an overhead photo looking down on a 9x13 casserole dish filled with ground beef enchiladas rolled up in flour tortillas with red sauce, cheese and cilantro

Ground Beef and Cheese Enchiladas with Flour Tortillas

A simple and delicious recipe for hearty ground beef and cheese enchiladas, packed with bold flavors from homemade or canned enchilada sauce, seasoned beef, and melty cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this family-favorite dish is customizable with beans, extra beef, and your favorite toppings. Serve with rice or a side salad for a complete meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 5

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 9x13 casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion or 1 small diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic or 4 cloves, minced
  • 7 ounce can diced green chilies
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅓ teaspoon mexican oregano or plain oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 15 ounce jar enchilada sauce
  • 8-10 large flour tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded cheese
  • Toppings: cilantro, onions, avocado, sour cream, black olives

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Once the beef is browned, drain any excess grease.
  • Stir in your seasonings and green chiles. Cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, allowing the spices to meld and become fragrant.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Spread 1/3 cup of enchilada sauce evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Lay a soft tortilla shell on a flat surface, and add two tablespoons of red sauce and 2/3 cup of the beef mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar). Roll up the tortilla tightly, placing it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, enchilada filling, and cheese and place seam-side down.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas. Top with a generous amount of extra cheese.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Once baked, top the enchiladas with sour cream, pico de gallo, green onions, black olives, and fresh cilantro.
  • For a complete meal, serve alongside Mexican rice or Spanish rice.

Notes

  1. Use Soft Corn Tortillas: For a more authentic flavor, use soft corn tortillas instead of flour.
  2. Add Beans: Boost flavor and protein by adding black beans or refried beans to the beef mixture.
  3. Homemade vs. Canned Sauce: While canned enchilada sauce is quick, homemade sauce adds richer flavor. Either works great!
  4. Extra Ground Beef on Top: Sprinkle extra seasoned ground beef on top of the enchiladas before baking for added texture and flavor.