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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 927.2 kcal |
| Protein | 47.5 g |
| Fat | 52 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66.5 g |
| Fiber | 7.2 g |
| Sugar | 14.1 g |
Published on Aug 01, 2024 by Luminița