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Effortless Cheesy Beef Enchirito


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  • Author: platesdaily
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Effortless Cheesy Beef Enchirito offers a delightful blend of flavors wrapped in soft tortillas, making it the perfect comfort food for any occasion. With gooey cheese and savory beef, this dish promises to bring joy to your table, whether it’s game night or a family gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds (and thirds) every time!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
  • ¼ cup chopped onions (optional)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in cumin and chili powder, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry pan for about 30 seconds on each side.
  5. Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly.
  6. Place enchiritos seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over them and top with remaining cheese.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchirito (200g)
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 830mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg