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Easy Weeknight Enchiladas

Lori Wallace-Roberts
Quick, easy and on the table in less than an hour. The entire family will love these tasty enchiladas, filled with ground beef and the perfect spice!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beaf
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced jalapenos, drained
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican or fiesta blend cheese
  • 1 (19 oz) can red enchilada sauce
  • 6-8 tortillas (flour or corn)
  • cilantro
  • sour cream
  • guacamole

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Brown ground beef in medium skillet. Drain.
  • Mix in taco seasoning until well combined. Add in drained jalapenos and 4 ounces of the shredded cheese. Stir until melted.
  • Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in bottom of 9"x13" baking dish.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture down the center of tortillas. Add additional shredded cheese to each enchilada.
  • Roll tortillas tightly and place, seam side down, into baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Pour the remainder of the enchilada sauce atop the enchiladas, being sure to cover well. Cover with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for approximately 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Add cilantro or any additional toppings you desire and serve immediately

Notes

  1. You can use flour or corn tortillas, depending on personal preference. Don't go any bigger than 8".
  2. Replace ground beef with turkey, chicken, lamb or any other ground meat you desire.
  3. If you'd like, add a thin layer of cooked rice into the enchiladas before cooking.
  4. Any additional toppings might include sour cream, salsa, olives, guacamole.
Keyword enchiladas, ground beef, mexican
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