Beef Enchiladas with Green Sauce (Printable)
Savory beef and cheesy tortillas baked in tangy green sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Green Sauce
09 - 2 cups green enchilada sauce
10 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Assembly
11 - 8 medium flour tortillas
12 - 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
13 - 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 1/2 cup diced green onions
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add onion and garlic to the skillet; sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
05 - In a small bowl, mix green enchilada sauce with sour cream until smooth.
06 - Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
07 - Place about 1/4 cup beef mixture and a sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese in each tortilla. Roll up and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
08 - Pour remaining green sauce evenly over enchiladas. Top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese and crumbled queso fresco.
09 - Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
10 - Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes, until cheese is golden and sauce is bubbling.
11 - Let cool 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and green onions before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The tangy green sauce cuts right through the rich beef and cheese making every bite balanced.
- It is the kind of meal that tastes even better the next day if you actually have leftovers.
02 -
- Warm your tortillas in the microwave first so they roll up without tearing or cracking.
- Drain the beef well after cooking otherwise the sauce will separate and become oily.
03 -
- Use a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack for a sharper cheese flavor.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave with a damp paper towel on top.