Description
Cheesy Beef and Rice Enchiladas combine seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and gooey cheese in soft tortillas smothered in rich enchilada sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef, season with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cooked rice and ½ cup enchilada sauce. Heat 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spoon about ¼ cup beef mixture into each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, roll up and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- Avoid overfilling tortillas to prevent tearing.
- Don’t overcook beef to keep it tender.
- Use enough sauce to keep enchiladas moist.
- Let beef mixture rest to meld spices before assembling.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better flavor and texture.
- Cover with foil while baking to melt cheese evenly.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3-4 days; freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat covered with foil in oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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