Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 corn tortillas, warmed so they are pliable
  • 3 cups enchilada sauce, divided
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sliced black olives, chopped cilantro, and sour cream – optional for garnish

Instruction

  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion together until beef is fully cooked. Mix in garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder and salt and pepper. Cook just until fragrant.
  • Add 1/2 cup sauce to the meat mixture and combine. Set aside.
  • Add 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of a 9 x13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Dip the tortillas into into the sauce in the baking dish coating both sides. Stick the dipped tortillas on a plate.
  • Fill each dipped tortilla with 1/4 cup of meat mixture and roll tightly. Place the enchilada seam side down on the baking dish. Repeat until all the tortillas are filled.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with the cheese.
  • Bake at 400 degrees uncovered for 20 minutes until heated through. Remove from the oven and top with olives, fresh chopped cilantro, and sour cream if desired. Serves 4-6.