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Hey there, dinner-savvy friends! If you’re anything like me, you know that sometimes the last thing you want to do after a long day is spend hours slaving over a hot stove. That’s why I’m excited to share my 5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas with you! This recipe is the superhero of weeknight dinners—chock-full of flavor, super simple to whip up, and guaranteed to please even the pickiest of eaters (I’m looking at you, little Timmy!).
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 10-ounce can red enchilada sauce
- 8 8-inch tortillas
- 1 8-ounce package Borden Cheese Thick Cut Shredded Four Cheese Mexican (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- First, preheat that gorgeous oven of yours to 350°F and give a 9×13-inch baking dish a light spray with nonstick cooking spray. Let’s make sure nothing sticks; we don’t need that kind of stress!
- Then, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until it’s all nicely cooked through. Drain off any excess fat (unless you’re feeling laissez-faire; no judgment here!), and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in that vibrant salsa because we’re all about flavor here!
- After that, it’s time to assemble! Pour about half of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of your sprayed baking dish. This keeps our enchiladas nice and juicy, and trust me, you’ll thank me for it later.
- Now, warm the tortillas according to the package directions. It’s okay if they feel a little flimsy; they’ll become your best friends once we fill them!
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the savory meat mixture into the center of each tortilla. Top it off with about a heaping tablespoon of that cheesy goodness. Now, roll them up tightly like you’re tucking them in for a cozy nap (who doesn’t love a good nap?!).
- Plop those rolled beauties seam side down into your baking dish. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and finish by generously sprinkling the rest of the cheese on. Because cheese makes everything better, right ?
- To finish, cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Your kitchen will smell like a collaborative effort between a Mexican restaurant and grandma’s kitchen.
Notes
- If you’re feeling adventurous, throw in some black beans or corn to the meat mixture for added texture and flavor.
- Not a fan of ground beef? No worries—ground turkey works like a charm too!
- Don’t worry if your sauce looks a little lumpy—it’s all part of the magic! 😄