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Beef Enchiladas

By Chef Melanie November 11, 2025
  • beef
  • enchiladas
  • mexican
  • ground beef
  • make ahead
Difficulty Intermediate
Servings 1
Estimated Cost $26.61
Beef Enchiladas

Hearty beef enchiladas loaded with ground beef, meatballs, and a creamy filling, topped with a seasoned tomato sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for feeding a crowd and great for meal prep!

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Add chopped onion if using.

  2. 2

    Place frozen meatballs on a microwave-safe plate and microwave until thawed, then add to the cooked ground beef.

  3. 3

    Season the meat mixture with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried onion. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in both cream soups, sour cream, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.

  5. 5

    Divide the filling mixture into 10 equal portions.

  6. 6

    **Make the Sauce:** In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat gently on the stove, stirring to combine.

  7. 7

    Pour a small amount of the sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  8. 8

    Place one portion of filling in the center of each flour tortilla and roll up tightly.

  9. 9

    Arrange the filled tortillas side by side in the prepared baking dish.

  10. 10

    Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas, covering them completely.

  11. 11

    Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.

  12. 12

    Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

  13. 13

    Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

  14. 14

    **Make-Ahead Option:** Divide between two 8x8 inch pans and freeze one for up to one month. Thaw in refrigerator 6-8 hours and bake 40-45 minutes.