Description
Get ready for a bold, satisfying, and saucy dinner with these Beef Enchiladas With Red Sauce. Loaded with seasoned ground beef and smothered in a rich homemade enchilada sauce, this easy recipe brings authentic Tex-Mex flavor to your table. It’s a perfect pick for an easy dinner, meal prep, or when you’re craving comfort food ideas that are simple yet indulgent. From busy weeknights to cozy weekend meals, this dish is a crowd-pleaser you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups chicken or beef broth
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 to 10 corn or flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and tomato paste. Cook until fragrant.
3. Slowly whisk in broth, then simmer until the sauce thickens. Add apple cider vinegar and set aside.
4. In a large skillet, heat a bit of olive oil and sauté onion until soft.
5. Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the sauce. Let cool slightly.
6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a little sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
7. Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and cheese, roll up, and place seam-side down.
8. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with more cheese.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
10. Let rest before serving. Top with sour cream, cilantro, or avocado as desired.
Notes
Warm corn tortillas slightly before rolling to avoid cracking.
Don’t skip the homemade sauce—it makes a big flavor difference!
For freezer prep, assemble the dish without baking and wrap tightly before freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg