These enchiladas are a crowd-pleaser and perfect for feeding a hungry group of friends or family. Filled with flavorful meat, gooey cheese, and topped with a delicious homemade sauce, these enchiladas will become your go-to recipe for Mexican night. With a prep time of just 30 minutes, you can have a satisfying and comforting meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (4 ounces) green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 12 flour tortillas
- 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, diced tomatoes, and green chilies to the skillet. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a spoonful of the enchilada sauce onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each tortilla, then sprinkle with a mixture of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Roll up the tortilla and place it seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas, making sure to cover them completely. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with sour cream and chopped cilantro before serving.
