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Ground Beef Enchilada Recipe With Corn Tortillas

Corn Tortillas
Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that are loved by many. They are essentially tortillas rolled around a filling, and then baked in a sauce. There are many variations of enchiladas, but this recipe is for ground beef enchiladas with corn tortillas.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 can of tomato sauce
  • 1 can of corn
  • 1 package of corn tortillas
  • 2 cups of shredded cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Ground Beef

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

3. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic to the pan. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.

4. Add the can of diced tomatoes (undrained), can of tomato sauce, can of corn (drained), chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.

Tortilla Rolling

5. Let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. While the mixture is simmering, heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for about 10 seconds on each side. This will make them soft and pliable.

7. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture onto each tortilla and roll it up tightly.

8. Place the rolled-up tortillas seam-side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

9. Pour any remaining beef mixture over the top of the rolled-up tortillas.

10. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the beef mixture.

Cheese Sprinkling

11. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

12. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

13. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This ground beef enchilada recipe with corn tortillas is simple to make and absolutely delicious. The combination of the spices, beef, and cheese make for a flavor explosion in your mouth. Plus, the corn tortillas add a nice texture to the dish. Give this recipe a try and you won't be disappointed!

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