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A close-up view of freshly baked cheesy beef enchiladas covered in melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and red sauce.

Baked Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

This recipe provides instructions for making hearty, cheesy baked beef enchiladas. It is a comforting meal perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 2 oz taco seasoning (2 packets)
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 lb cheddar cheese hand grated, divided
  • 1 lb Monterey Jack cheese hand grated, divided
  • 6 - medium tortillas use 6-8
  • 20 oz red enchilada sauce
For Garnish and Serving (Optional)
  • 1 fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
  • 1 sour cream for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Greased baking dish

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet and sauté the bell pepper and onion for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef. Break it into small pieces and cook until the beef is brown. Drain the grease and follow the cooking directions on the back of the taco seasoning packets, using 2 packets for 1.5 lbs of beef.
  3. Turn the heat off and add enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. Stir everything together until it is evenly combined.
  4. Evenly distribute the beef filling into the center of each tortilla. Roll each tortilla up and place them seam side down into a greased baking dish.
  5. Pour more enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with the rest of the shredded cheeses.
  6. Bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sides are hot and bubbly.
  7. Let them cool slightly, garnish with either parsley or cilantro, and serve with sour cream.

Notes

This recipe was first made on a chilly autumn evening for friends. Adding wild onions, foraged earlier that day, gave the dish a fresh taste. The smell of the baking enchiladas created a warm atmosphere.

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