Description
These Supreme Beef Enchiladas are loaded with seasoned ground beef, wrapped in soft flour tortillas, smothered in homemade red enchilada sauce, and topped with melty cheese. Baked until bubbly and golden, this comforting classic is big on flavor, easy to prep, and guaranteed to steal the show at dinner.
Ingredients
1 batch red enchilada sauce or 19 ounces store-bought red enchilada sauce
1 pound 85/15 ground beef
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon coarse-ground pepper, or to taste
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded or freshly grated
6 Fresh, ready-to-cook soft taco-sized flour tortillas
Toppings: fresh cilantro, chopped red onion, diced avocado, sour cream, and/or shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (190°C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and fully cooked.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes while the ground beef is browning. Cook each tortilla one at a time for about 30 - 60 seconds per side, until golden and puffed. Set aside on a large plate until all tortillas are cooked.
- Drain the grease from the beef. Add 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup of cheese to the meat. Stir to combine and cook until the cheese has melted.
- Spray the bottom and sides of a 9×9 baking dish. Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the beef mixture onto one side of each tortilla, then roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the dish and repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Pour 1 cup of enchilada sauce over the enchiladas, spreading evenly. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 20 - 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve with your choice of toppings, such as fresh cilantro, chopped red onion, diced avocado, sour cream, and shredded lettuce.
Notes
Tortilla Tip: Fresh, soft taco–sized flour tortillas make all the difference—they’re lighter, more tender, and easier to roll. Warm them slightly before filling to avoid tears.
Filling Flavor: Use 85/15 ground beef for the best balance of flavor and richness. Want them overstuffed? Bump it up to 1¼ pounds of meat.
Enchilada Sauce: A good homemade red enchilada sauce adds way more depth than canned. You’ll taste the difference.
These freeze beautifully - perfect for meal prep. Bake straight from frozen (foil on!) or thaw overnight in the fridge. Perfect for weeknights when time’s tight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexicam