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Savory Beef Enchiladas Recipe Easy Homemade with Rich Red Sauce

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A quick and easy recipe for savory beef enchiladas with rich red sauce and melted cheese, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean recommended)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups canned enchilada sauce or homemade red sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water
  • 8–10 corn tortillas, softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack recommended)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Sour cream or Mexican crema (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  3. Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook another 3-4 minutes until onion softens and beef is fully cooked.
  4. Season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour in the enchilada sauce and beef broth. Stir well and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds or warm in a dry skillet for 10 seconds each side to make them pliable.
  7. Pour a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  8. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with a little cheese, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish. Repeat for all tortillas.
  9. Pour the remaining red sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and sauce is hot around the edges.
  11. Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and add sour cream if desired.

Notes

If sauce thickens too much while simmering, add a splash more broth. Warm tortillas properly to prevent cracking. Do not overfill tortillas to avoid tearing. Simmering beef in sauce keeps filling juicy. Use a blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack for best cheese melt and flavor.

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