Beef Enchiladas

Name: Beef Enchiladas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef (85/15); 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; Salt and pepper to taste; 20 oz red enchilada sauce; 10 flour tortillas; 2.5 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese; Chopped cilantro and sour cream for serving

6 servings20 min prep25 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Beef Enchiladas

Story updated September 18, 2026

Enchiladas trace to ancient Mesoamerica, where corn tortillas were rolled around fillings and topped with chili sauce, a practice documented among the Aztecs. The beef-filled, cheese-topped version popular in the U.S. is a Tex-Mex adaptation of this much older tradition.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

1.5 lbs ground beef (85/15)
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
20 oz red enchilada sauce
10 flour tortillas
2.5 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Chopped cilantro and sour cream for serving

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2Brown the ground beef with the onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes.
3Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin, and cook for 1 minute, then season with salt and pepper.
4Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese, roll up tightly, and arrange seam-side down in the dish.
6Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
7Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
8Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.

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