Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas: taco-seasoned beef and gooey cheese wrapped in tortillas, topped with red sauce & more cheese- oven ready in 25 min!

- Prep time
- 25 min
- Cook time
- 49 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 ¼ Pounds Ground Beef
- 1 Taco Seasoning Mix (1 Ounce)
- 1 Cup Water
- 3 Cups Shredded Cheddar or Mexican Blend Cheese (Divided)
- 8 Each Flour Tortillas (7 to 8" in Diameter)
- 19 Ounces Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
- 4 Green Onions (Green Tops Finely Chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is well heated, add the ground beef. Stir the ground beef with a large spoon, breaking the ground beef up and turning it frequently until the meat is well browned on all sides. Drain the meat if needed.
- 2
Add the contents of 1 taco seasoning mix and continue to stir the meat until it is coated with the seasonings. Add the water, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and let the meat filling cook for 10 minutes.
- 3
Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the seasoned ground beef to cool.
- 4
Heat the oven to 375°F/190°C and spray a 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
- 5
Spread 1/2 of the enchilada sauce evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
- 6
Add 2 cups of the shredded cheese to the seasoned ground beef and stir well to combine.
- 7
Place the 8 tortillas on a parchment-covered work surface. Spread 1/2 cup of the seasoned beef and cheese mixture down the center of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- 8
Top the enchiladas with the remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle them with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil.
- 9
Bake the enchiladas for 45 to 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let them stand for 5 minutes. Then, if desired, garnish them with the finely chopped green onions. Serve and Enjoy!