Everyone’s favorite Beef Enchiladas loaded with a saucy, hearty, and flavorful ground beef filling, then smothered with enchilada sauce and melted cheese.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onions and beef and cook for 2 minutes, breaking up the meat as you go.
Season with chili powder, cumin, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
Stir in garlic and continue to cook for 4 minutes, or until meat is completely browned.
Add beans and corn, and mix in 1/3 cup enchilada sauce. Mix well and cook for 2 more minutes.
Remove from heat; taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly. Set aside.
Grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Spread about 1/2 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
Using a large spoon, spread some of the beef filling on a tortilla; sprinkle with cheese and roll it up. Place in the baking dish, seam side down. Repeat with the remaining beef mixture and flour tortillas.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the entire dish, top with remaining cheese, cover, and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove cover and continue to bake for 10 more minutes, or until bubbly.
Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
Top with your favorite garnishes and serve. I like topping my enchiladas with sour cream, red onions, and a mix of chopped parsley and cilantro.
Notes
Soften Your Tortillas: If your flour tortillas are stale, soften them in the microwave. Take 5 flour tortillas at a time and place them on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Check if they are warm and softened. If not, continue to microwave for 15 to 30 more seconds.
Make Ahead & Freeze Enchiladas: Prepare the enchiladas, but do not bake, AND do not add the enchilada sauce on top. Arrange the filled enchiladas in a baking dish, cover with plastic, then foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, remove plastic, top with sauce and cheese, cover with foil and bake at 375˚F for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.