Give your family a flavor fiesta tonight when you make these quick and easy Beef and Cheese Enchiladas! Smothered in rich and savory enchilada sauce, topped with piles of shredded cheese, and baked until hot and bubbly, these cheesy beef enchiladas will have you dreaming of dinner all day long!
With just 8 ingredients and 15 minutes of prep, you are about to create a smile factory right in your kitchen!
Sandy writes: "Delicious!! I have made this twice so far and each time the dish is empty."
It all starts with piles of shredded cheese, grilled onions and savory ground beef. Then you add in a rich and decadent enchilada sauce, and one of the Best Seasoning Blends ever.
The result is an enchilada dinner that will thrill and delight every last one of your taste buds!
So rich, so comforting, these wonderful enchiladas are just begging you to have one more bite!
Each bite is such an irresistibly satisfying experience. Just like you’ll get with these comforting Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream, savory Green Chile Burritos, and lazy Taco Bake Casserole with Tortillas!
So go grab out your casserole dish, because massively indulgent flavors are on the menu tonight…
Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST beef and cheese enchiladas!
Just grab these items on your next trip to the store…
- Flour Tortillas – I like to use the soft taco size.
- Ground Beef – Lean or not lean, the choice is yours.
- Taco Seasoning – You can customize your beef and cheese enchiladas with my easy 6 ingredient Homemade Taco Seasoning, or simply use your favorite store brand.
- Enchilada Sauce – I recommend using the name brand specified for best flavor.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Shredded cheese from a bag will work just fine for this recipe.
- White Onion – Adds rich, savory flavor.
- Diced Green Chiles – For just a touch of tangy, mild heat.
- Cooking Oil – I prefer avocado oil.
- *optional toppings: Shredded Lettuce, Sour Cream, Easy Homemade Guacamole, and chopped Green Onions.
Like so many of my easy Beef Casseroles, you’ll also need a 9×13 baking dish to get prepare this easy beef enchiladas casserole.
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Pin ItHow To Make Ground Beef Enchiladas
It’s actually so EASY to make these ground beef enchiladas with red sauce!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Brown your beef and sauté your onion, then stir in the taco seasoning.
2. Mix up the specified ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Then fill each tortilla, roll, and place in your baking dish as directed.
3. Pour the remaining sauce over your beef enchiladas, then sprinkle with cheese.
4. Bake your beef enchiladas until done.
Once done, garnish your cheese and beef enchiladas with shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and chopped green onions.
Then serve them up and enjoy every last delicious bite!
See… I told you these beef enchiladas with red sauce were going to be one of the EASIEST Beef Family Dinner Recipes ever!!
Scroll down for the printable easy beef enchiladas recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What To Serve With Beef and Cheese Enchiladas
Want to make your tasty beef enchiladas even better?
These Delicious Dinner Sides serve up big, family pleasing flavors with hardly any effort… and they create the perfect pairing for your red sauce beef enchiladas…
- Fresh Green Salad topped with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
- Dinner Rolls
- Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
- Mexican Style Rice
- Tortilla Chips served with Blender Salsa or hot skillet Cheese Taco Dip
Enchilada Variations
Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!
You can count on Easy Mexican Recipes like this flavor packed Chicken with Enchilada Sauce and souper delicious Green Enchilada Soup to add even more terrific flavor to your week!
Reviews
What your frugal friends are saying about this easy beef enchiladas recipe…
C. writes: “Delicious! Boyfriend liked them a lot”
Cheri writes: “So delicious and easy!”
Kate writes: “Super simple and delicious! Definitely making a bigger batch next time.”
Sandy writes: “Delicious!! I have made this twice so far and each time the dish is empty.”
Bridget writes: “Delicious, just the right amount of spice and beef-to-sauce ratio.”
Robin writes: “Easy Enchiladas were a hit with the whole family and my pocketbook!”
Laura writes: “These were amazing!! I let them set in the fridge before putting them in the oven and it made the tortillas nice and soft…. just like in the restaurant!”
Beth writes: “Love it! Even the kiddos enjoy it. We do ours without onions for the sake of picky eaters. Still delicious!!”
Tara writes: “Kids normally don’t care for Taco night… they gave this Enchilada recipe a thumbs up!”
Meaghan writes: “Simple and delicious. I added corn to the enchilada mixture and topped with lettuce and sour cream.”
Jordan writes: “Easy to change up the recipe to fit your preferences!”
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Beef and Cheese Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 8 large Flour Tortillas, (I like to use Mission Soft Taco size)
- 1.5 lb Ground Beef
- 1 serving Homemade Taco Seasoning, Or use a 1 oz. packet of your favorite store brand.
- 3/4 cup White Onion, chopped
- 26 oz. La Victoria Enchilada Sauce, (1 can)
- 4 oz. Diced Green Chiles, (1 can)
- 3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, (use Sharp for extra flavor)
- 1 tbsp Avocado Oil, (Vegetable or Canola Oil can be substituted)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray 9×13 casserole dish with Pam Nonstick Cooking Spray.
- Add Oil, Ground Beef, and Chopped Onions to frying pan.
- Brown beef / grill onions in frying pan.
- Drain juices from meat and stir in 1/3 cup water mixed with taco seasoning.
- Bring seasoned beef/onion mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer beef/onion mixture to medium bowl.
- Mix browned Beef and Onion, 1 cup Enchilada Sauce, 1 cup Cheese, and Green Chiles.
- Fill each tortilla with mixture, and roll up. Place seam side down in a row in your casserole dish.
- Pour remaining Enchilada Sauce over tortillas and sprinkle remaining grated cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Optional: Garnish with shredded Lettuce, Sour Cream, Guacamole, and chopped Green Onions. ENJOY!!
Notes
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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My Family absolutely loved this recipe!
Aww… thanks, Adina! I’m so glad everyone in your family enjoyed it! My kids and hubby love this one, too. 🙂