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Close-up of Tex-Mex enchiladas with melted cheese and garnished with herbs.

Tex-Mex Enchiladas


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

A flavorful and hearty Tex-Mex enchilada recipe featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and a rich enchilada sauce wrapped in soft corn tortillas. Perfect for a satisfying dinner with a touch of Southwestern flair.


Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional, for garnish)


Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the enchilada sauce, diced green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable, about 20 seconds each, to prevent cracking when rolled.
Spread a thin layer of the enchilada sauce mixture on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Place about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture down the center of each tortilla, then sprinkle with a tablespoon of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
Roll up each tortilla tightly and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheeses evenly over the top.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and sliced black olives if desired.
Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on the side.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes