Homemade Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce

If you are looking for a warm, hearty, and flavor-packed dinner, these Homemade Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce are a perfect choice. Filled with seasoned ground beef, wrapped in tender tortillas, covered in rich enchilada sauce, and topped with melted cheddar cheese, this dish is the kind of comforting family meal that always satisfies. It is easy enough for a weeknight dinner and delicious enough to serve for gatherings and special occasions.

Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 jalapeños or serrano peppers, finely diced
• 1/3 yellow onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 packet taco or fajita seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup water

For Assembly and Baking:

• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 large can red enchilada sauce, 15 oz
• 1 2/3 cups sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/3 yellow onion, finely diced

Optional Toppings:

• Sour cream
• Chopped cilantro
• Sliced avocado

Directions

1. Brown the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
2. Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Cook the diced peppers, onion, and garlic for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Transfer them to a bowl.
3. Season and combine: Return the cooked beef to the skillet over low heat. Stir in the seasoning mix combined with the water, then add the sautéed vegetables. Simmer until the mixture thickens slightly and is evenly coated with flavor.
4. Prepare the tortillas: Warm a small skillet over low heat. Lightly brush one side of each tortilla with oil and warm briefly on both sides until flexible and easy to roll. Stack them with the oiled side down.
5. Prepare the baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×12-inch baking dish and spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce across the bottom.
6. Assemble the enchiladas: Place about 3 tablespoons of the beef filling on each tortilla. Add a little diced onion and some shredded cheese, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
7. Top with sauce and cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
8. Bake: Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
9. Serve: Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving. Add sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, or extra sauce if desired.

Conclusion

These Homemade Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce are the perfect blend of rich, savory filling, tender tortillas, flavorful sauce, and melted cheese. They are comforting, satisfying, and full of bold homemade flavor in every bite. Make them once, and they may quickly become one of your favorite go-to dinners for family meals, gatherings, and cozy nights at home.