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Irresistible Beef Enchiladas With Green Sauce

Irresistible Beef Enchiladas With Green Sauce


  • Author: Julia Walton
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Get ready for a pan of bubbling, cheesy comfort: these Irresistible Beef Enchiladas With Green Sauce wrap tender seasoned beef in soft tortillas, then smother everything in a creamy, tangy salsa verde and plenty of melty Monterey Jack. It’s an easy recipe that turns simple ingredients into a restaurant-style feast, perfect for busy weeknights, casual entertaining, or whenever you need new dinner ideas. Whether you’re hunting for quick breakfast inspiration, easy dinner options, healthy snack style bites on the side, or just fresh food ideas for the family, this crowd-pleasing bake will earn a regular spot in your rotation.


Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound lean ground beef

1 small yellow onion finely chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons taco seasoning or homemade

1 4 ounce can diced green chiles drained

2 cups green enchilada sauce divided

1/2 cup sour cream

8 8 inch flour tortillas

2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided

1/2 cup canned corn kernels drained optional

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus more for serving

1/4 cup finely diced red onion for topping

1 fresh jalapeño thinly sliced

1 lime cut into wedges


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and spoon a thin layer of green enchilada sauce over the bottom.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until mostly browned.

3. Stir in the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

4. Stir in the diced green chiles, then taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt if needed. Remove the skillet from the heat.

5. In a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the remaining green enchilada sauce with the sour cream until smooth and creamy.

6. Lay one tortilla on a clean surface. Spoon a line of the beef mixture down the center and sprinkle with a little Monterey Jack cheese.

7. Roll the tortilla up snugly and place it seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and beef mixture.

8. Pour the creamy green sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas, making sure all of the tortillas are coated.

9. Sprinkle the top with the remaining Monterey Jack cheese.

10. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is hot around the edges.

11. Let the enchiladas rest for about 5 minutes, then top with corn, chopped cilantro, red onion, and sliced jalapeño.

12. Serve warm with lime wedges for squeezing over each serving.

Notes

Avoid overstuffing the tortillas; if they’re packed too full, they can split open and absorb too much sauce, leading to soggy, unevenly baked enchiladas.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Calories: 640
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 1100
  • Fat: 34
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 32
  • Cholesterol: 110

Keywords: beef enchiladas, green sauce, easy dinner, Mexican recipes, weeknight meal, food ideas