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Beef Enchiladas
Delicious beef enchiladas packed with flavorful spices and melted cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Oil
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
Meat
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
Vegetables
- 0.5 cup onion (finely diced)
Spices & Seasonings
- 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoons cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes omit or use less if sensitive to spice
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Sauces
- 2 10 ounce cans red enchilada sauce (divided) use mild as needed
Tortillas
- 10 8-10 inch flour or corn tortillas gluten free as needed
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese divided
Garnishes
- cilantro, diced onion, avocado, lime, salsa & sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
- Cook ground beef in oil until browned, then add onion and spices; stir with water and cook until softened.
- Spread 1 cup of enchilada sauce in the baking dish. Warm tortillas, fill with cheese and beef, roll up, and place seam-side down.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and melted.
- Garnish with cilantro, diced onion, avocado, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Use mild enchilada sauce for a less spicy dish.