Ground Beef Enchiladas
Hearty and flavorful ground beef enchiladas, smothered in a rich homemade sauce and topped with cheese.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Baking Dish
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Chicken Stock
- 1 can (8-ounce) Tomato Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 0.5 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 8 pieces Corn or Flour Tortillas
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (like cheddar or Mexican blend)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Sauce - Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about one minute. Slowly whisk in chicken stock, then add tomato sauce, taco seasoning, sugar, and salt. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef - In another pan, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat and mix in half of the sauce.
- Step 3: Assemble the Enchiladas - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lay a tortilla flat, spoon beef mixture down the center, roll it up, and place seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and pour remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Step 4: Bake - Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Step 5: Serve - Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro or avocado if desired.
Notes
Extra tips: Add diced jalapeños for heat, or swap ground beef with black beans for a vegetarian version. Leftover sauce can be used for other dishes.