Easy Homemade Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Published Jul 3, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: The Stay At Home Chef via YouTube

This simple dish is loaded with lots of meat, cheese, and Mexican flavors that will surely make your tastebuds dance. It’s a very easy and quick recipe idea that you can make for dinner, lunch, or even breakfast if you want!

You can also adjust the seasonings depending on your preference, especially if you want some spice in your food. This is also a dish that you can share with a crowd which makes it perfect for family mealtime. Learn this recipe by The Stay At Home Chef on YouTube now.

Ingredients for Homemade Beef Enchiladas:

Red Enchilada Sauce

2 tbsp of vegetable oil
1 tbsp of cornstarch
¼ cup of chili powder
½ tsp of garlic powder
½ tsp of salt
¼ tsp of ground cumin
¼ tsp of dried Mexican oregano
2 cups of vegetable broth

Ground Beef Filling

1½ pounds of lean ground beef
1 medium white onion, diced
½ tsp of salt
¼ tsp of black pepper
7oz of diced green chiles, drained

Enchiladas

12 corn tortillas
2 tbsp of vegetable oil, for frying
3 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
¼ cup of freshly chopped cilantro

How to Make Beef Enchiladas:

Red Enchilada Sauce

Place a saucepan on a stove over medium heat, then add the vegetable oil, and heat it before adding the cornstarch, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and oregano.
Whisk everything until combined, then pour in the vegetable oil, and bring it to a simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Turn off the heat and set the sauce aside.

Ground Beef Filling

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the ground beef and onion, and season them with salt and pepper.
Break the meat apart and cook it for about 7 to 10 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
Drain off the excess grease, then add the green chiles, and give them a good stir to combine.

Assembling

Preheat your oven to 350°F, then lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with a nonstick cooking spray, and then spread ½ cup of the enchilada sauce at the bottom. Place a small skillet on a stove over medium heat, then heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, and fry the tortillas one at a time until soft and not crispy.
Dip the cooked tortilla in the enchilada sauce until well coated, then place it on a plate, and fill it with a scoop of ground beef filling. Sprinkle a generous amount of cheese on top, then roll it over, and place it in the prepared baking pan.
Do the same for the rest, then drizzle the remaining enchilada sauce over them, and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly on top. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven, then allow it to bake uncovered for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is warm and bubbly, and then garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy!