Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for 5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas featuring lean ground beef, chunky salsa, rich enchilada sauce, and melted Mexican four-cheese blend wrapped in warm tortillas and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Filling
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
Tortillas and Cheese
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas (corn tortillas can be used as a traditional alternative)
- 1 (8-ounce) package Borden® Cheese Thick Cut Shredded Four Cheese Mexican (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the lean ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the chunky salsa. Heat through and then remove from the heat.
- Prepare the baking dish: Pour about half of the red enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Assemble enchiladas: Warm the tortillas according to package instructions to make them pliable. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture down the center of each tortilla, top with about 1 heaping tablespoon of shredded cheese, then tightly roll up each tortilla. Place them seam side down in the baking dish.
- Add sauce and cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Bake: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Flour tortillas provide a softer, more pliable texture, but corn tortillas offer a more traditional Mexican flavor.
- For added spice, consider adding diced jalapeños or a pinch of chili powder to the beef mixture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Drain the ground beef well to avoid excess grease in the dish.
- If you prefer, top with chopped cilantro or sliced green onions before serving for added freshness.
