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!

Beef enchiladas in casserole dish with enchilada sauce and shredded cheese on top.

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Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

You’re about to create some happy smiles all around your dinner table when you serve up this Easy Beef Enchiladas Recipe!

Sandy writes: "Delicious!!  I have made this twice so far and each time the dish is empty."

I guess you won’t need to find space in the refrigerator to store your beef enchilada leftovers!

These tempting cheesy beef enchiladas are packed with all the right flavors.

The kind of flavors that will bring everyone back for seconds… and even thirds!

You’re about to indulge in cheesy beefy goodness, paired with rich enchilada sauce… and a fabulous homemade seasoning. The result is an irresistibly satisfying experience!

This really is the ultimate Mexican Dinner. These Ground Beef Enchiladas are kid-approved, simple to make, and oh-so delicious!

They serve up a no hassle dinner solution that is perfect for your busy weeknights!

Then… indulge even more when you make these comforting Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, too!

Now are you ready to get dinner started?

Skip those complicated recipes and make these authentic Beef Enchiladas instead!

You only need 8 easy ingredients!

So go grab out your casserole dish and these ingredients…

Related: 21 Easy Dinner Casseroles

Easy Beef Enchiladas Ingredients

It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the best Homemade Beef Enchiladas!

Here’s what you need to add to your grocery shopping list to make this recipe…

Flour Tortillas – I like to use Soft Taco size
Ground Beef
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Enchilada Sauce – I recommend using the name brand specified for best flavor.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Onion
Diced Green Chiles
Cooking Oil
*optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream, and chopped green onions.

You’ll also need a 9×13 baking dish to get the job done.

How To Make Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

It’s actually so EASY to make these cheesy Beef Enchiladas!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Brown your beef and sauté your onion, then stir in the seasoning mix.

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 cheesy beef enchiladas with shredded lettuce, sour cream, and chopped green onions.

Now… the last thing to do is to serve them up and enjoy every last delicious bite!

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

What To Serve With Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

This Mexican dinner is packed with tantalizing, crowd pleasing flavors every one will love!

But do you want to make your tasty beef enchiladas even better?

These easy dinner sides serve up big, family pleasing flavors with hardly any effort… and they create the perfect pairing for your easy beef enchiladas recipe…

Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Mexican Style Rice
Your favorite Tortilla Chips served with Fresh Blender Salsa or Skillet Chili Queso Dip
Fresh Homemade Guacamole
Cornbread Muffins topped with Butter
Dinner Rolls
Fresh Green Salad

Enchilada Variations

Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!

Here are more tasty enchilada recipes I know you’ll love trying…

Easy Beef Enchiladas 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

By Heidi Miller

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!

Servings:

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

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Ingredients

▢ 8 large Flour Tortillas (I like to use Mission Soft Taco size)
▢ 1.5 lb Ground Beef
▢ 1 Serving Homemade Taco Seasoning
▢ 3/4 cup chopped White Onion
▢ 26 oz. La Victoria Enchilada Sauce (1 can)
▢ 4 oz. Diced Green Chiles can
▢ 3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (use Sharp for extra flavor)
▢ 1 tbsp Canola Oil or Avocado Oil

Instructions

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 1 serving Homemade 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 and chopped Green Onions. ENJOY!!

Notes

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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