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Savory Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Recipe Easy Tex Mex Dinner Idea

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A quick and comforting Tex Mex dinner featuring a rich, spiced beef filling layered with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, rolled in soft tortillas and baked to gooey perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (lean or medium-fat)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef and onion evenly with spices.
  5. Pour in the tomato sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors and thicken slightly.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar and ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese into the beef mixture.
  7. Warm tortillas slightly (10-15 seconds in microwave) to make them pliable.
  8. Spoon about ¼ cup of the beef filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  9. Pour remaining tomato sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  10. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Tent with foil if cheese browns too quickly.
  11. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent breaking. Drain excess grease from beef to avoid soggy filling. Adjust chili powder to taste for spice level. Tent with foil if cheese browns too fast. Can substitute ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles. Use gluten-free tortillas for gluten-free version and vegan cheese for dairy-free.

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