Beef Enchiladas with Cheese (Print view)

Rolled tortillas filled with spiced beef and cheese, topped with savory red sauce and baked until bubbly.

# Ingredient List:

→ Beef Filling

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# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
03 - Add the onion and garlic; cook for another 2–3 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
05 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish.
06 - Lay out a tortilla. Place about 1/3 cup beef mixture and 2 tbsp shredded cheese down the center. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
07 - Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
08 - Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
09 - Let cool 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.

# Expert Suggestions:

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  • The homemade beef filling tastes infinitely better than anything you can buy frozen
  • You can easily customize the spice level and cheese blend to suit your crowd
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
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  • Warm your tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds before filling to prevent cracking
  • Do not overfill or your enchiladas will burst open in the oven
  • Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce sets slightly
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  • Fry each tortilla in hot oil for 10 seconds per side before rolling for extra authenticity
  • Mix a little sauce into the beef filling for extra moisture in every bite
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