Hamdi Saidani This Joanna Gaines Beef enchilada is made with ground beef, corn tortillas, green chiles, red enchilada sauce, and a Mexican cheese blend or sharp Cheddar cheese. It’s seasoned with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
This easy Mexican-style Beef Enchiladas can be done in less than 1 hour and 10 minutes and can serve about 4 people. Simply prepare and serve it with Mexican Rice or Apple Cider Salad for a complete meal.
Note: You will find this Beef Enchiladas recipe in “The Magnolia Cookbook: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering” on page 851.
Beef Enchiladas Ingredients
- Vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup canned or frozen diced Hatch or other green chiles
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups grated Mexican blend or sharp Cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, for serving
- Sour cream, for serving
How To Make Beef Enchiladas
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Sauté Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat a teaspoon of oil and sauté the onion until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess liquid.
- Season Ground Beef: Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir well and add green chiles. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Tortillas: In another skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Fry each tortilla for 10 seconds on each side. Place them on paper towels and lightly season with salt.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Dip each tortilla in sauce, add 1/3 cup meat mixture, sprinkle some cheese, and roll it up. Place them seam-side down in the dish.
- Bake and Serve: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese over the rolls. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving with green onions and sour cream.
How Long To Bake Beef Enchiladas At 350
According to Joanna Gaines’ recipe instructions, you should bake Beef Enchiladas at 350°F for about 30-35 minutes.
You will know that the Beef Enchiladas are done baking when the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are slightly browned.
What To Serve With Beef Enchiladas
The best side dishes to serve with Beef Enchiladas are Mexican Rice, Apple Cider Salad, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, corn on the cob, tortilla chips, and a simple green salad.
How Long Does Leftover Beef Enchiladas Last
Leftover Beef Enchiladas can last in the fridge for about 3 days. To store them correctly, place them in a covered container. To reheat, place them in the oven at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes.
Can You Freeze Beef Enchiladas
Yes, Beef Enchiladas can be frozen for about 2 months. To freeze them correctly, wrap each enchilada individually in aluminum foil and then place them in a zip-top bag before freezing.
You can reheat Beef Enchiladas directly from frozen in the oven at 350°F for about 30-35 minutes, or until heated through.
Can You Make Beef Enchiladas Ahead Of Time
Yes, you can make Beef Enchiladas a day in advance. Simply assemble the enchiladas but don’t bake them. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and store it in the fridge. The next day, bake as per the original instructions.
Beef Enchiladas Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
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Joanna Gaines Beef Enchiladas
Description
This Joanna Gaines Beef enchilada is made with ground beef, corn tortillas, green chiles, red enchilada sauce, and a Mexican cheese blend or sharp Cheddar cheese. It’s seasoned with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
This easy Mexican-style Beef Enchiladas can be done in less than 1 hour and 10 minutes and can serve about 4 people. Simply prepare and serve it with Mexican Rice or Apple Cider Salad for a complete meal.
Joanna Gaines Beef Enchiladas Ingredients
How To Make Joanna Gaines Beef Enchiladas
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Sauté Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat a teaspoon of oil and sauté the onion until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess liquid.
- Season Ground Beef: Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir well and add green chiles. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Tortillas: In another skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Fry each tortilla for 10 seconds on each side. Place them on paper towels and lightly season with salt.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Dip each tortilla in sauce, add 1/3 cup meat mixture, sprinkle some cheese, and roll it up. Place them seam-side down in the dish.
- Bake and Serve: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese over the rolls. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving with green onions and sour cream.
