Description
These Shredded Beef Enchiladas are a comforting and flavorful Mexican dish that features tender beef, gooey cheeses, and a perfect blend of spices, all wrapped in soft tortillas and baked to cheesy perfection. Easy to make and great for a family dinner or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Enchiladas:
- 3 cups cooked shredded beef (such as from a chuck roast)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (canned or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 large flour or corn tortillas
For Topping:
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the beef mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded beef, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese mixture.
- Assemble the enchiladas: Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce in a baking dish. Spoon the beef mixture down the center of each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and green onions if desired.
Notes
- For tender shredded beef, cook a 2.5–3 lb chuck roast in a slow cooker with beef broth and seasonings on low for 8 hours.
- You can freeze these enchiladas before baking for a make-ahead meal.
- Swap in shredded chicken or black beans for a variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
