Ina Garten Beef Enchiladas

Ina Garten’s Beef Enchiladas is the best ina garten ground beef recipes. Made with flavorful ground beef, soft corn tortillas, rich enchilada sauce, and gooey sharp Cheddar cheese, this Enchilada is as delicious as it is easy to make. 

Simply assemble the ingredients in a baking dish, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve it up with Waldorf Salad or Green Tomato Chutney.

Ina Garten Beef Enchiladas Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 10 to 14 corn tortillas
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can (28-ounce) enchilada or Mexican red sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Canola oil for frying
• 2 cans (4-ounce each) diced green chilies
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped black olives
• 3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• Cilantro for garnish

How To Make Ina Garten Beef Enchiladas

1. Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, mix canola oil and flour over medium-low heat. Add red sauce, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
2. Cook the Meat: In a skillet, brown ground beef and onions. Drain fat, add salt, and set aside.
3. Fry Tortillas: In a small skillet, heat canola oil and lightly fry each tortilla until soft. Drain on paper towels.
4. Assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Dip each tortilla in sauce, and add meat, chilies, green onions, olives, and cheese. Roll up and place seam-side down in the dish.
5. Bake and Serve: Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 20 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

How To Make Beef Enchiladas Ahead

Beef Enchiladas can be prepared 24 hours ahead, simply Make the sauce and the beef filling as per the recipe. Assemble the enchiladas in the baking dish but don’t bake them yet. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and store it in the fridge When you’re ready to eat, bake as directed.

What To Serve With Beef Enchiladas

Here are 5 best side dishes to serve with beef enchiladas:

1. Mexican Rice
2. Refried Beans
3. Chips and Salsa
4. Cucumber Radish Salad
5. Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad

How To Store Cooked Beef Enchiladas

• In The Fridge: Place the cooked Beef Enchiladas in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure to also store any remaining sauce separately.
• In The Freeze: For longer storage, wrap each enchilada individually in aluminum foil and place them in a zip-top freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. It’s advisable to freeze the sauce in a separate airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Here are the nutrition facts for Ina Garten’s Beef Enchiladas, based on 1 of 8 servings:

• Calories: 787
• Total Fat: 66g
• Saturated Fat: 17g
• Carbohydrates: 26g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 2g
• Protein: 26g
• Cholesterol: 91mg
• Sodium: 710mg

Try More Ina Garten Recipes:

• Ina Garten Chicken Enchiladas
• Beef Stroganoff
• Ina Garten’s Beef Bourguignon
• Individual Beef Wellington
• Beef Chili Recipe