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Easy Beef Enchiladas

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 10, 2023
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Looking for easy ground beef enchiladas for dinner tonight? You’ll be amazed at the delicious flavor you can get with only 6 ingredients! They are ready for the oven in just 20 short minutes, leaving you time to sip on a margarita!

What are Easy Beef Enchiladas?

Our easy beef enchiladas are an easy weeknight dinner to make and enjoy. Ground beef is browned with onion and bell pepper and mixed with enchilada sauce and green chiles. This filling gets wrapped up in tortillas and baked with more enchilada sauce and covered with shredded cheese. So good!

How Should I Serve Easy Beef Enchiladas?

For a traditional sides to go with these easy ground beef enchiladas, you can heat up a can of Old El Paso™ refried beans and your favorite cooked rice. If you’re looking to change it up, try a nice, crisp salad, to keep it on the lighter side, while adding a nice contrast of textures.

Frequently Asked Questions

My family loves easy beef enchiladas recipes. What are other ways to enjoy the flavors?

We can’t get enough of enchiladas either! Try the clever bubble bake, quinoa casserole or this yummy lasagna recipe.

Can Easy Beef Enchiladas be made ahead?

While the textures of the easy ground beef enchiladas will be best if served fresh, these enchiladas do make great leftovers for lunch the next day or for nights when it’s a dash to get dinner on the table. Reheat leftovers on microwavable serving plates on Medium High (70%), 2 to 3 minutes or until instant-read thermometer reads 165°F in the center.

Easy Beef Enchiladas

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 cans (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos (8 Count)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar Jack cheese (6 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or pan with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onions and bell pepper over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in 1 cup of the enchilada sauce and the chiles; heat to simmering, then remove from heat.
  • Step 
    3
    Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly in baking dish. Spread about 1/2 cup beef mixture down center of each tortilla; sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Wrap tortillas tightly around filling, placing each seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 23 to 27 minutes or until hot and bubbly (at least 165°F in center). Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

350 Calories
17g Total Fat
18g Protein
30g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Enchilada
Calories
350
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
17g
26%
Saturated Fat
8g
42%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
770mg
32%
Potassium
190mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
3g
Protein
18g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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