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Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas

Easy Ground Beef Enchilada's are kicked up with a rich warm homemade enchilada sauce! These will have your family begging for more!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 5 servings
Calories 956 kcal

Ingredients
  

Enchilada Sauce

  • 4 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 4 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
  • 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 4 Cup Beef Broth
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper OPTIONAL
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Enchiladas

  • 10 soft taco size flour tortillas
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 Tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Enchilada Sauce
  • Homemade Enchilada Sauce OR one large can red enchilada sauce
  • 3 cups grated fiesta blend grated cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions
 

Enchilada Sauce

  • In a medium sauce pan, over medium heat, add vegetable oil, flour, and chili powder. Whisk together until well combined. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes. While whisking add, 4 cups of beef broth and 6 oz. of tomato paste. Mix until well blended. Add cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Also add in in cayenne pepper if desired.
  • Stir until sauce thickens. Allow to simmer over low heat 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat. Set aside while you assemble Enchiladas.

Enchiladas

  • In a medium skillet, over medium high heat, brown ground beef with dried onion flakes. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste. DO NOT DRAIN beef.
  • Add 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. Stir until well incorporated.
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
  • Heat 10 flour tortillas in microwave 40 - 50 seconds.
  • Remove from microwave. Place a large scoop of meat mixture down center of warm flour tortillas. Top with a big pinch of grated cheese.
  • Roll tortilla. Place flap side down in baking dish. Continue stuffing and rolling tortillas. Squeeze to fit in 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Top with Enchilada sauce. As much as desired.
  • Top with remaining cheese. Garnish with sliced olives and chopped green onions.
  • Place, uncovered, in preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted. Brown cheese by placing under broiler for 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Serve with sour cream, avocado slices, and fresh sliced lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 2enchiladasCalories: 956kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 55gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 2622mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9g
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