Name: Loaded Beef Enchiladas With Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion diced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz); 1 cup tomato sauce; 8 medium flour tortillas; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional); 1/2 cup sour cream (optional for serving)

Description

Get ready to serve a dinner that disappears fast. These Loaded Beef Enchiladas With Cheese Sauce are packed with seasoned ground beef, wrapped in soft flour tortillas, and smothered in a rich, creamy homemade cheese sauce that bakes up golden and bubbly. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or whenever you need comforting food ideas that truly satisfy. With bold Tex-Mex flavor, melty cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and a hearty beef filling, this dish delivers everything you love about classic enchiladas in one pan. Whether you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, an easy recipe for meal prep, or a crowd-pleasing comfort food favorite, these beef enchiladas are guaranteed to become a repeat request in your home.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion diced

2 cloves garlic minced

1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)

1 cup tomato sauce

8 medium flour tortillas

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups whole milk

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

1/2 cup sour cream (optional for serving)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and drain excess grease.

3. Add diced onion and cook until softened.

4. Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.

5. Mix in taco seasoning and tomato sauce and simmer 5 minutes.

6. Melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in flour to form a roux.

7. Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened.

8. Stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth.

9. Fill tortillas with beef mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in baking dish.

10. Pour cheese sauce evenly over enchiladas.

11. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

12. Rest 5 minutes before serving and garnish as desired.

Notes

Do not overfill the tortillas to prevent tearing and uneven baking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 enchilada
Calories: 620
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 980 mg
Fat: 38 g
Saturated Fat: 20 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 115 mg