These Traditional Ground Beef Enchiladas are a classic comfort food that brings authentic Mexican flavors right to your kitchen. With a perfect blend of spices and gooey cheese, they're sure to become a family favorite.
The star of the show is definitely the ground beef, providing a hearty and filling base. The shredded cheddar cheese adds a creamy and melty finish. Diced onions and bell peppers bring a touch of sweetness and depth to the dish, while minced garlic enhances the overall flavor profile. The red enchilada sauce ties everything together with its rich, tangy taste.
These enchiladas pair beautifully with a side of Mexican rice or a fresh avocado salad. For a festive touch, serve with a margarita or a refreshing agua fresca.
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's hot and ready for baking by the time you assemble your enchiladas. In a large skillet, heat up 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic, letting them sauté until the onions become translucent, which should take about 5 minutes.
Introduce the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. After about 7 minutes, when the beef is browned, drain the excess fat carefully to avoid greasy enchiladas. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing everything well. This is where the magic happens as the spices coat the beef. Remove the skillet from heat once everything is well combined.
Warm up your corn tortillas on a skillet until they’re pliable, so they don't break when you roll them. Spoon a portion of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, add a sprinkle of shredded cheese, and roll them up snugly. In a baking dish, spread a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking. Lay the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the dish.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the tortillas and top with the rest of the shredded cheese. Bake in your preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Once done, garnish with chopped cilantro for a fresh finish.
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