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Tex-Mex Enchiladas

Classic beef enchiladas smothered in melty cheese and traditional red sauce, this Tex-Mex Enchilada recipe has been a favorite in our family for decades!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword beef, cheese, Mexican, Tex Mex
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 273kcal
Author Stacey
Cost $10

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • 9X13 baking dish
  • shallow bowl for tomato sauce
  • plate for rolling tortillas

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 10 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 pound grated cheese
  • 1 packet enchilada sauce mix
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown your meat with chopped onion. Drain. Mix with shredded cheese in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix tomato sauce with ½ cup of water and enchilada sauce mix. Put in a shallow bowl that is big enough to dip the tortillas in.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet. In oil, cook each tortilla about 20 seconds. Remove from oil and dip in enchilada sauce. Carefully remove to a plate.
    frying a corn tortilla in pan
  • Place a couple of tablespoons of meat and cheese mix onto the tortilla.
  • Roll meat mixture into each tortilla. Place the enchilada into the casserole pan.
    rolling enchiladas in pan
  • When dish is full, pour remaining sauce on top of enchiladas.
  • Top with grated cheddar cheese.
    enchiladas topped with cheese ready to bake
  • Bake for 20 minutes in 350-degree oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 2mg