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Craving something that takes no time and tastes amazing? These Ground Beef Enchiladas hit the spot. Just brown the beef with some seasoning, add melty cheese, roll it all up, and toss on whatever toppings you’re into. You’ll be digging in fast—less than sixty minutes from start to finish.
Why You’ll Be Obsessed With These Enchiladas
Bored with regular ground beef dinners? Here’s a fun twist. These enchiladas are packed with cheesy goodness and tons of meat. Make ‘em how you want—play with fillings and toppings. Best thing? You can double the batch and stash half in the freezer for another night. They’re awesome for hectic evenings or last-minute guests.
Stuff You’ll Need
- Toppings (totally up to you):
- Sour cream
- Tomato and onion salsa
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped green onion
- Cheddar Cheese: Shred it up yourself if you can
- Enchilada Sauce: Grab a can of red (or swap for green if you want)
- Tortillas: Use either corn for a bit more bite or soft flour for easy rolling
- Water: Just your standard tap is fine
- Taco Seasoning: One packet is perfect
- White Onion: Dice up a whole one
- Ground Beef: Any kind you like, or even ground turkey works
How You Throw It Together
- Add Toppings:
- Scoop on some avocado, sour cream, or anything you love
- Bake:
- Pop the pan in for about 20 minutes so the cheese bubbles
- Add More Sauce:
- Drench everything with the rest of the enchilada sauce, then more cheese on top
- Roll Them Up:
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mix and cheese, roll snug, line them up in the pan
- Get Pan Ready:
- Spoon some sauce into a baking dish so nothing sticks
- Add Flavor:
- Mix that taco seasoning and water right in the skillet and let it cook out
- Cook Meat:
- Start by browning the beef with onion. Drain any grease
- Heat Oven:
- Kick on your oven to 375°F
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Why These Are Unbeatable
These are the kind of enchiladas everyone gets excited about. They’re cheesy and filling, and nobody leaves the table hungry. Even the pickiest eaters end up grabbing more. The beef and cheese together just can’t miss, and the sauce ties it all up.
Choosing Your Tortillas
Pick whichever tortillas you want! Corn feels more old school and gives a little bite. Flour ones are super easy to roll and stay soft. Both will turn out tasty—do what your crowd likes. Just get the freshest ones so they won’t fall apart when you fill them.
Make-Ahead Magic
If your week’s packed, these enchiladas have your back. Make them whenever works for you, wrap up, then freeze. When hunger hits, straight into a hot oven from the freezer—no waiting for them to thaw.
Sauce Tips
The sauce is what brings it all together. Grabbing a jar from the store is the easy way and totally fine. If homemade’s more your thing, go for it! Red is classic, but green changes things up. All about what you’re craving.
Best Cheese Moves
If you’re after that perfect cheesy melt, grab a block and shred it yourself instead of buying bags. It’s a small step, but makes a big flavor difference and melts like a dream. Trust me, it’s worth the extra minute.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use chicken instead?
Totally! Grab rotisserie chicken for zero prep or cook some chicken breasts. Just toss it with the same spices and you’re good—it’ll taste awesome either way.
- → Need more spice?
Craving heat? Toss in chopped jalapeños while you're browning the meat. Or just hit it with hot sauce till it's as fiery as you like.
- → How do I save leftovers?
Stash any extras in a sealed container in your fridge for up to three days. Tastes even richer after sitting! Pop leftovers in a skillet or microwave to warm them up.
- → Can I make them gluten-free?
You sure can! Grab corn tortillas and double-check the sauce or spice packets for any sneaky gluten. Super easy switch!
- → What goes good with these?
Scoop them up with rice and beans for classic comfort, or keep it light with a citrusy salad or avocado slices on the side—whatever sounds tasty today.
Conclusion
Big fan of Mexican flavors? Try stuffing peppers or rolling up fast tacos with this same beef mix. You'll probably have every ingredient handy—no special shopping needed!