5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas Recipe
This easy 5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas recipe features tender ground beef simmered with chunky salsa, rolled in warm flour tortillas, topped with rich enchilada sauce and melted four-cheese Mexican blend. Baked to bubbly perfection, these enchiladas deliver comforting Tex-Mex flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 (8-ounce) package Borden® Cheese Thick Cut Shredded Four Cheese Mexican (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef thoroughly. Drain any excess fat, return the skillet to medium-low heat, then stir in the chunky salsa and cook until the mixture is heated through. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour about half of the red enchilada sauce evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a flavorful base.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Warm the tortillas as directed on the package. Place approximately 1/4 cup of the beef mixture in the center of each tortilla and top with about 1 heaping tablespoon of shredded cheese. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce on top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Flour tortillas are preferred for a softer texture, but corn tortillas can be used to keep it traditional.
- Drain excess fat from the beef to keep the dish leaner and prevent greasy enchiladas.
- Keep the dish tightly wrapped while baking to retain moisture and prevent drying out.
- Let the enchiladas rest for a few minutes after baking for easier slicing and serving.
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