Here is a restaurant-style BEEF ENCHILADA recipe with EXTRA CHEESE on top—rich, saucy, cheesy, and totally satisfying!
BEEF ENCHILADAS (Extra Cheesy!)
Ingredients
For the beef filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- ¼ cup enchilada sauce (to moisten the filling)
For the enchiladas:
- 10–12 corn tortillas (or flour if preferred)
- 3 cups enchilada sauce (red is best)
- 2–3 cups shredded cheese (extra cheese for topping!)
- Optional: chopped cilantro, sliced olives, green onions
Instructions
1. Make the beef filling
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic; cook until soft.
- Season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt & pepper.
- Stir in ¼ cup enchilada sauce and 1 cup cheese.
- Mix until melted and combined. Remove from heat.
2. Prep the tortillas
Corn tortillas roll better if warmed:
Option A (quick):
- Wrap in damp paper towel and microwave 30–45 seconds.
Option B (best flavor):
- Lightly fry tortillas in a little oil 10–15 seconds per side.
3. Assemble the enchiladas
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread ½ cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Take one tortilla → add 2–3 tbsp beef filling → roll tightly.
- Place seam-side down in the dish.
- Repeat with all tortillas.
4. Add sauce & EXTRA CHEESE
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
- Cover generously with 2–3 cups shredded cheese.
- More if you want it extremely cheesy!
5. Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
6. Serve
Top with:
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
- Olives
- Green onions
- Sliced jalapeños
Serve with Mexican rice, beans, or a fresh salad.
Tips for Extra Cheesy, Extra Good Enchiladas
- Use a mix of Monterey Jack + cheddar for perfect melt.
- Add a small handful of cheese inside each enchilada too.
- Let the enchiladas rest 5 minutes before serving for cleaner slices.
If you want, I can give you a:
✅ Creamy Tex-Mex version
✅ Spicy chipotle beef enchilada version
✅ Green sauce beef enchilada version
Just tell me!
