Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

Name: Cheesy Beef Enchiladas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef; 12 small corn tortillas; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 2 cups red enchilada sauce; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Saucy, cheesy beef enchiladas smothered in homemade red enchilada sauce

By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 10, 2026

Prep: 20 min

Cook: 25 min

Servings: 6

Difficulty: Medium

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These cheesy beef enchiladas are pure comfort — seasoned ground beef rolled in soft corn tortillas, blanketed in a smoky-sweet red enchilada sauce, and buried under melted cheese.

The homemade sauce is worth the extra 10 minutes. Dried chiles, cumin, and garlic create a sauce with depth that canned versions can't match.

Bake until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is golden and irresistible.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground beef
12 small corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 cups red enchilada sauce
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1
Brown beef with onion, garlic, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
3
Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and cheese. Roll and place seam-side down.
4
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle with cheese.
5
Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly. Top with sour cream and cilantro.