Ingredients
Beef Filling
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
Assembly
- 8 tortillas – corn tortillas or taco-size flour tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 16 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside for assembling the enchiladas.
- Cook Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook while stirring often until the beef is fully browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess fat to keep the dish leaner.
- Season Beef: Stir in the taco seasoning packet and 1/4 cup of water into the cooked beef. Continue cooking over medium heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until the seasoning is well absorbed. Remove the skillet from heat once done.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spread about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the seasoned ground beef equally among the tortillas, placing a line of meat down the center of each. Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam-side down in the baking dish in a single layer.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Then, sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese generously all over the top of the enchiladas, covering them completely.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the enchiladas are heated through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot. Customize with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, or diced onions if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas for a gluten-free option, but warm them to make rolling easier.
- Homemade taco seasoning can be used for a lower sodium and additive-free alternative.
- If you want extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne to the beef mixture.
- Leftover enchiladas store well in the refrigerator covered for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- For a cheesy variation, mix some cheese inside the filling as well as sprinkling on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
