Description
This Irresistible Beef Enchiladas with Green Sauce recipe is a hearty, flavorful Mexican-inspired dinner featuring seasoned ground beef, corn tortillas, and a tangy green enchilada sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups green enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or Mexican blend)
10 corn tortillas
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
2. Stir in chopped onion and garlic, and cook until the onion softens.
3. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes to bloom the spices.
4. Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
5. Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese, then roll tightly.
6. Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
7. Pour green enchilada sauce over the top, coating evenly.
8. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
9. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until bubbly and melted.
10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
Use lean ground beef to avoid excess grease.
Warm the tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1.5 enchiladas)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg