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April 29, 2025

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If you're looking for a new way to use ground beef, look no further than these easy, filling red sauce enchiladas. The whole family is sure to love them! The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas
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Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients

Servings
Milk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Spoon about half a can of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside. Reserve the remaining sauce for a later step.
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Finely chop the yellow onion and bell pepper. Remove seeds from the jalapeño and finely dice. Mince the garlic.
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Set an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Allow oil to heat, then add the onion and peppers to skillet. Saute until somewhat softened and translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add the ground beef, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until thoroughly browned, 5-6 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Drain any excess fat from the skillet and transfer beef mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the shredded cheese and reserved enchilada sauce. Mix with a rubber spatula to combine.
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Place a few tortillas on a dinner plate and warm in microwave until pliable, 20-30 seconds. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
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Spoon about 1/4 cup of beef and cheese mixture into the center of a tortilla. Gently roll the enchilada and place it seam-side down into the sauced casserole dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
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Pour and spread the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over top.
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Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
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Bake the enchiladas on middle rack of oven for 20 minutes.
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Carefully remove the foil and continue baking until beef reaches 160°F, edges are bubbling, and cheese on top is slightly golden brown, 7-10 minutes.
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Check to see that enchiladas are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow dish to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Tortilla Technique 🌯
    Warm corn tortillas briefly in a skillet with a touch of oil before filling to prevent cracking and improve flexibility.
  • Flavor Layering 🌶️
    Toast whole cumin seeds before grinding to release deeper, more complex flavor notes in your ground beef mixture.
  • Cheese Melting Mastery 🧀
    Use a blend of shredded Mexican cheese and let it rest for 2-3 minutes after baking to achieve perfect, creamy melting consistency.
  • Sauce Balancing Act 🥄
    Mix a splash of reserved beef drippings into the enchilada sauce to add extra depth and richness to the final dish.
  • Jalapeño Control 🌡️
    Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat, or keep them for a spicier enchilada filling - adjust to your family's spice preference.

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