Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas
Easy cheesy ground beef enchiladas made with seasoned beef, smoky chipotle peppers, melty cheese, and rich red enchilada sauce for the perfect family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 pack taco seasoning
- 1 small can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (use 2-3 tablespoons)
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (19-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 8 tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or smoker to 350°F.
- In a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until softened and slightly browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same pan, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease and reduce heat to medium.
- Add cooked onions back to the beef along with taco seasoning and 1–2 tablespoons of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (or just the liquid for a milder flavor).
- Pour in chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the pan. Stir in half of the shredded cheese until melted and mixture becomes creamy. Remove from heat.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with 3–4 tablespoons of the beef mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat until the dish is full.
- Cover rolled tortillas with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle the rest of the cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.
- Top with fresh cilantro and optional toppings like sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, or pickled jalapeños.
