Try These Easy Beef Enchiladas for Mexican Night at Home
- Easy beef enchiladas can be made in under an hour with a short ingredient list, making them a convenient and delicious meal option.
Mexican night happens almost weekly at our house. From Taco Tuesday to a big pot of barbacoa beef for some killer burrito bowls, I have so many ways of bringing our favorite cuisine into our very own dining room. No matter how many recipes I find to satisfy our Mexican cravings, these super easy enchiladas remain a favorite—both for how delicious they are and because they require so little effort on my part!
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I add a side of fluffy rice and some chips with salsa and we have a restaurant-quality meal whenever we want. Bonus: My easy beef enchilada recipehas a short ingredient list and can be on the table in under one hour.
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Ingredients
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8 flour tortillas, soft taco size
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1 lb ground beef
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Salt
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Pepper
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1 (16-oz) jar picante sauce, divided
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8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
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Sour cream, for garnish
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Green onions, for garnish
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Pre-heat oven to 325°F.
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Wrap tortillas in foil.
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Place on oven rack and warm for 5–7 minutes.
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Remove and increase heat to 350°F.
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In a large skillet, brown beef seasoned with salt and pepper, until no longer pink.
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Drain if necessary.
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Add ½ cup picante sauce and 1 cup cheese.
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Mix well and cook until combined, just a few minutes.
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Spread ½ cup picante sauce in bottom of 9 x 13 pan.
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Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of beef mixture down center of each tortilla.
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Roll and place seam side down in pan.
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Top with remaining picante sauce and cheese.
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Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until heated through and cheese melts.
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Top with sour cream and green onions, if desired.
This story was originally published by Parade on May 5, 2025, where it first appeared in the Recipes section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
