Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Easy Beef Enchiladas with Creamy Homemade Sauce—a family favorite that combines tender ground beef, warm tortillas, and a luscious creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, offering a taste of home that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- In a bowl, combine tomato sauce, heavy cream, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Fill each tortilla with about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the enchiladas and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg