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Classic Ground Beef Enchiladas

A friend of mine gave me this recipe for ground beef enchiladas and it is delicious!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce red or green
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  4. Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds to make them pliable.
  5. Pour 1 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, then roll up and place seam-side down in the dish.
  7. When all enchiladas are in the dish, pour remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes to achieve a golden top.