5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas Recipe
These 5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas are a quick and easy Mexican-inspired dinner perfect for weeknights. Made with lean ground beef, chunky salsa, enchilada sauce, tortillas, and plenty of melted cheese, this flavorful casserole is baked to perfection and sure to satisfy the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas (flour preferred, corn traditional)
- 1 (8-ounce) package Borden® Cheese Thick Cut Shredded Four Cheese Mexican (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the lean ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the chunky salsa and cook until the mixture is heated through. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Pour about half of the red enchilada sauce evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a flavorful base layer.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Warm the tortillas according to package instructions to make them pliable. Place about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with roughly 1 heaping tablespoon of shredded cheese, then tightly roll the tortillas and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese evenly on top for a gooey, cheesy finish.
- Bake: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to keep the moisture in. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the enchiladas are heated through.
Notes
- Flour tortillas are preferred in this recipe for softness, but using corn tortillas adds a traditional touch.
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Make sure to drain the excess fat after cooking the beef for a less greasy dish.
- If you like it spicy, consider adding jalapeños or a spicy salsa.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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