Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 10-12 6-inch flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and stir to combine.
- Stir in the honey and lime juice and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to make them more pliable.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each tortilla and roll up. Place the enchiladas, seam side down, into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the enchiladas and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream.
Interesting Facts
- Enchiladas are believed to have originated in Mexico in the 16th century.
- The word “enchilada” means “in chili” in Spanish.
- Honey is often used in Mexican cooking as a natural sweetener.