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5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas

Quick 5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Quick and easy 5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas perfect for busy weeknight dinners, combining savory beef and zesty salsa for a family-friendly dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with shredded chicken or turkey.
  • 1 cup Chunky Salsa Choose your favorite brand or homemade.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce Green enchilada sauce can be used as an alternative.
For the Wrap
  • 8 pieces Tortillas (flour/corn) Flour tortillas suggested for texture.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Borden® Cheese Thick Cut Shredded Four Cheese Mexican Can interchange with any favorite cheese blend.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the ground beef over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Mix in 1 cup of chunky salsa into the skillet with the browned beef and heat for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Spread a layer of red enchilada sauce across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Fill each tortilla with the beef and salsa mixture, roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  6. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  8. Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These enchiladas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze well if assembled uncooked.

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