Mexican Beef Enchiladas

Here’s a delicious Mexican Beef Enchiladas recipe with rich flavor and comforting textures:

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🌮 Mexican Beef Enchiladas

Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins

📝 Ingredients:

For the beef filling:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

• ½ cup tomato sauce

• ½ cup canned black beans (optional)

• ½ cup corn kernels (optional)

For the enchiladas:

• 8 small flour or corn tortillas

• 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend

• 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade, see below)

Optional toppings:

• Sour cream

• Chopped cilantro

• Sliced green onions

• Diced avocado or guacamole

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

2. Cook the beef filling:

   • In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion until soft (about 3–4 minutes).

   • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

   • Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.

   • Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.

   • Mix in black beans and corn if using. Remove from heat.

3. Assemble enchiladas:

   • Spread ¼ cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.

   • Fill each tortilla with about ¼ cup beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese.

   • Roll up and place seam-side down in the dish.

   • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

4. Bake:

   • Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.

   • Uncover and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

5. Serve:

   • Let cool slightly before serving.

   • Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, avocado, or anything you like!

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❤️ Homemade Enchilada Sauce (Optional)

If you want to make it from scratch:

Quick Sauce:

• 2 tbsp oil

• 2 tbsp flour

• 2 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• 1½ cups chicken broth

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)

Whisk oil and flour in a saucepan for 1–2 minutes. Stir in spices, broth, and tomato paste. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.