Savory Beef Enchiladas

Delight in these mouthwatering beef enchiladas, filled with a flavorful mixture of savory beef, onions, peppers, and garlic, perfectly seasoned and rolled in soft flour tortillas. Baked to perfection with a gooey topping of melted Monterey Jack cheese, these enchiladas are a true culinary delight and a perfect meal served with rice and beans.

Ingredients

For Beef Enchiladas
1	lb ground beef
1	onion, chopped
1	bell pepper bell pepper, chopped
2	cloves garlic cloves, minced
2	serrano peppers (optional) or jalapeno peppers, minced (optional)
1 1⁄4	ounces ounces taco seasoning mix
4	ounces ounces cream cheese, softened
2	cups cups enchilada sauce, divided
8	ounces ounces monterey jack cheese
12	flour tortillas, softened (6 inch)

Instructions

• For Beef Enchiladas

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and garlic until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened.
  2. Add the taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce to the skillet, stirring until well combined. Turn off the heat and stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
  3. Grease a 13x9 casserole dish and spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture down the center of each warmed tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam side down in the dish.
  4. Pour the remaining 1 cup of enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle the Monterey Jack cheese on top.
  5. Bake the enchiladas at 350°F for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with rice and beans, if desired.

Aug 01, 2024