Beef Enchiladas Red Sauce (Printable Recipe)
Cheesy beef enchiladas baked in a rich red sauce, perfect for sharing with family or friends.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Components
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1 batch red enchilada sauce or 425 g canned red enchilada sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small white onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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680 g lean ground beef
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 can (425 g) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (113 g) diced green chiles
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Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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8 large flour tortillas
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3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
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Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, chopped red onions, diced avocado, sour cream, crumbled cotija cheese
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread a thin layer of red enchilada sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Mix in cumin, beans, diced chiles, salt, and pepper.
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Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and a handful of cheese. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
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Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with the rest of the shredded cheese.
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Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with cilantro, avocado, red onion, sour cream, or cotija as desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Lightly toasting tortillas before filling helps prevent sogginess during baking.