Easy Beef Enchiladas Recipe

These Easy Beef Enchiladas recipe is made with a flavorful ground beef filling, Rolled up in soft tortillas, topped with melting cheese, and all smothered in a mouthwatering homemade enchilada sauce and baked to gooey cheesy perfection!

Beef enchiladas made just the way you like them. This Tex-Mex beef enchilada recipe is richly seasoned, easy to make, and always such a crowd fave!

A Classic Crowd-Pleaser

Beef Enchiladas are the real deal when it comes to comfort food, their simplicity and deliciousness. When you’re craving a satisfying meal, there’s nothing like a plate of beef enchiladas to hit the spot and please a hungry crowd!

These enchiladas feature tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, beans, and a generous helping of cheese, all smothered in flavorful enchilada sauce.

What’s great is that they’re perfect for preparing ahead of time, whether you’re planning a casual gathering or need a quick dinner option after a busy day. Plus, if you’re avoiding gluten, you can easily make them gluten-free by using corn tortillas and homemade sauce.

If you haven’t yet given beef enchiladas a try, now’s the perfect opportunity to experience their irresistible flavor and comforting goodness!

Ingredients of Beef Enchiladas

Enchilada Sauce

• Olive Oil; for sautéing and adds richness to the enchilada sauce. It also helps to bind the sauce ingredients together. I like to use a neutral oil to briefly fry the tortillas.
• All-purpose Flour; as a thickening agent in the sauce, helping to give it the right consistency
• Chicken Stock; stock adds depth of flavor to the sauce. It also provides liquid for the sauce base.
• Tomato Sauce; adds a rich tomato flavor and contributes to the smooth texture of the enchilada sauce
• Chili Powder; adds heat and gives that Mexican taste.
• Cumin, Salt, and Pepper; These will serve as our basic seasonings for the beef filling, but the enchilada sauce will add much more flavor too.
• Dried Oregano; The last big flavor enhancer, this is added to the filling to brighten up and round out the dish. Actually, the best garnish for this is cilantro, since I don’t have so I use oregano and basil instead.

Beef Filling

• Vegetable Oil; For sautéing the onion. Vegetable oil is used for cooking the beef filling. It helps to prevent sticking and adds richness to the dish.
• Ground Beef; I prefer to use lean ground beef. If you don’t use lean ground beef, you may wish to drain off any excess grease after browning the meat.
• medium Onion diced and Garlic minced; both are chopped and added to the ground beef for flavor.
• Enchilada Sauce; what I mentioned above, or you can buy an instant enchilada sauce too!

Enchiladas

• sheet Soft Tortilla; Soft tortillas are the vessel for the enchiladas, holding the beef filling and sauce. They become tender during baking, absorbing the flavors of the sauce and filling. sometimes, the traditional enchiladas use Tortilla corn, because they are heartier than their soft flour counterparts. Feel free to use whatever kind of Tortilla you want!
• Cheese any melted cheese; Here I use cheddar and mozzarella cheese. but feel free to use whatever cheese you have in the fridge.

How to Make Beef Enchiladas

Enchilada Sauce

First, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Then, add all-purpose flour and stir until combined.

Gradually pour in chicken stock while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Now, add tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. and set aside.

Beef Filling

Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 170°C).

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. cook garlic and onion for 2 minutes. Then, add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned. Pour in the prepared enchilada sauce and stir to combine. Turn off the heat.

Assembly

For assembly, begin by pouring a thin layer of the enchilada sauce into a casserole dish and swirl to cover the bottom.

On a clean working surface, lay out a soft tortilla. Spoon about ⅓ cup of the beef filling onto the tortilla and roll it up tightly.

Next, Place the rolled tortilla seam-side down into the casserole dish. Then, repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling, arranging them snugly in the dish.

Then, pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the assembled tortillas. Don’t forget to sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.

The last step, bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling. Optionally, garnish the baked enchiladas with chopped cilantro or parsley.

Finally, serve immediately and enjoy your delicious beef enchiladas!

Storage Instruction

• For storage: Place the enchiladas in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
• For freezing: Let them cool down completely in the refrigerator. Then, transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag, or wrap them entirely in aluminum foil before freezing. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or bake them straight from frozen.
• To reheat: Microwave them for 2 to 3 minutes or bake them in a 350ºF oven until they are heated through, which usually takes about 10 to 20 minutes.

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