Easy Beef Enchiladas

Easy Beef Enchiladas

5 servings
Transform five simple ingredients into a cheesy, hearty meal with a little help from Old El Paso™! Follow this Easy Beef Enchiladas recipe, and you'll have ground beef enchiladas for five on the table in less than an hour. We'd call that a weeknight winner.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef

    at least 80% lean

  • 2 cans Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce

    10 oz

  • 1 can Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles

    4.5 oz

  • 1 package Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas

    8.2 oz

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

    6 oz

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or pan with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce and the chiles.

  3. 3

    Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly in baking dish. Spread 1/4 cup beef mixture down center of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese. Wrap tortillas tightly around filling, placing seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

  4. 4

    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Easy Beef Enchiladas

Easy Beef Enchiladas

50 min5 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a satisfying, cheesy dinner that comes together effortlessly? These Easy Beef Enchiladas promise a hearty, flavor-packed meal on your table in less than an hour, making weeknight cooking a breeze.

What makes this recipe a true weeknight winner is its elegant simplicity: just five key ingredients, including trusty Old El Paso™ products, combine to create deep, comforting flavors. This streamlined approach ensures you get that authentic enchilada taste without hours in the kitchen.

Prepare for a truly comforting experience with every bite of these ground beef enchiladas. You'll savor tender, savory ground beef perfectly complemented by the mild, rich red enchilada sauce and a subtle hint of green chiles. Encased in soft flour tortillas and generously topped with melted cheddar cheese, each serving is a delightful balance of textures and robust, savory notes. It's a family-friendly dish that's sure to satisfy, delivering that warm, homemade feeling with minimal fuss.

While this recipe shines in its delicious simplicity using specific Old El Paso™ ingredients, you can always adjust the amount of shredded cheddar cheese to achieve your preferred level of gooey, melty goodness. If you're looking for extra cheesy indulgence, don't hesitate to pile it on.

Designed for busy evenings, these hearty enchiladas are perfect for a cozy family dinner or when you need to feed a crowd of five. Pair them with a simple green salad or a dollop of sour cream for an even more satisfying meal.

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