Name: Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas: Best 1 Pan Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion; 2 garlic cloves; 10 flour tortillas; 2 cups enchilada sauce; 2 cups cheddar cheese; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon pepper

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You guys have to imagine this for a second. There is a bubbling skillet right in front of you filled with the most savory beef and melty cheese you have ever seen. This recipe is like bringing a warm Mexican kitchen right into your house without any of the stress. I am telling you that you will love how that rich red sauce just coats every single bite. It is a massive hit with my kids and the adults too. I have spent years trying to figure out how to get a fast dinner on the table and I promise this one gives you all the flavor with basically no cleanup. We are using great ground beef to make sure it is really filling and hearty.

Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas – One-Pan Family Favorite!

I still remember the very first time I made this for my family. The whole kitchen smelled so good and for the first time in forever everyone actually finished their plate. No complaints at all. I designed this version specifically for those days when your schedule is just totally packed. Since we use just one pan you get to skip the whole mess of doing a pile of dishes later. It is the best kind of comfort food because you can just take it from the stove straight to the table. You are not just making a meal you are making everyone happy.

Why You Will Love These Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas – One-Pan Family Favorite!

One pan means you get twenty minutes of your life back because you are not scrubbing dishes.
You probably already have most of these ingredients sitting in your pantry right now.
It is so easy to change things up by tossing in some beans or corn if you want more bulk.
The beef broth makes the sauce so deep and savory without needing any wine or alcohol at all.

Ingredients for Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas – One-Pan Family Favorite!

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion that you have diced up small
2 cloves of garlic minced fine
10 to 12 small flour or corn tortillas depending on what you like
2 cups of shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese
15 ounces of your favorite red enchilada sauce
1/2 cup beef broth to keep everything nice and juicy instead of using wine
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
A bit of salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro and some sour cream to put on top

Step-by-Step Instructions

This whole thing takes about thirty minutes from start to finish. You spend ten minutes getting things ready and then twenty minutes of cooking time.

Preparing the Beef Filling

Get your big oven safe skillet and put it over medium high heat. Throw in that ground beef and the onion. Cook it all up until the beef is brown and those onions look soft. Make sure you drain off any of the extra fat. Now stir in your garlic and the cumin and chili powder. Let that cook for just a minute until it smells amazing. Pour in that beef broth to get all the tasty bits off the bottom of the pan.

Assembling the Enchiladas

Turn the heat down to low. Pour about half of your sauce over the beef and give it a stir. Now push the beef over to one side. Grab a tortilla and fill it with some beef and a little cheese then roll it up tight. Put it back in the pan with the seam facing down so it stays closed. Do that until all the tortillas are in there. Pour the rest of the sauce over everything and top it with plenty of cheese.

Tips for the Best Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas – One-Pan Family Favorite!

Give your tortillas a quick warm up before you roll them so they do not crack on you.
If you want that cheese to be extra crispy put the skillet under the broiler for a couple minutes at the very end.
Try to grate your own cheese from a block because it melts way better than the bagged stuff.
Watch the sauce and if it looks like it is getting a little dry just add another splash of beef broth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this ahead of time?

You definitely can. Just make the beef filling a day early and then when you are ready to eat you just have to roll them up and heat it all through.

What can I use instead of beef?

Ground chicken or turkey works great here. Just remember to season it well since those meats are a little leaner than beef.

How do I store leftovers?

Just put whatever is left in a container and stick it in the fridge for up to three days. You can heat it back up in the microwave or oven until it is hot and bubbly.

Nutritional Information for Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas – One-Pan Family Favorite!

Calories 420 kcal
Protein 28g
Fat 22g
Carbohydrates 30g
Fiber 4g
Sodium 850mg