Classic ground beef enchiladas make a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. Covered with cheese and filled with a spicy ground beef filling. It only takes a few minutes to put these enchiladas together, for a simple and delicious meal. Serve with a side of rice and your favorite tortilla chips and hot sauce or guacamole.
The ground beef is browned in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain the grease and add in the seasoning, salsa, and water. Let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes, or until thickened. Evenly divide the meat mixture between the flour tortillas, and top with some of the cheddar cheese. Roll up tighlty and place into a baking dish lightly covered with enchilada sauce. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce on top and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake until the cheese has fully melted.
Classic Beef Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 ( 1 oz.) packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 ( 15 oz.) can red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks until no longer pink, drain grease.
- Add in taco seasoning, salsa, and water. Let simmer for another 5 minutes. Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a greased baking sheet. Place meat mixture into each tortilla, followed by a tablespoon of cheese. Roll up tightly.
- Place filled enchiladas in baking dish. Cover with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
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