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Easy and Delicious 5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas You’ll Love

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Learn how to make delicious 5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Sometimes, the best meals don’t need a long list of ingredients or complicated steps—just a few quality components and a little love. These 5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas are perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty but fuss-free. What I adore about this recipe is how it honors the traditional flavors Mama Lou passed down to me without overwhelming your pantry or your schedule.

As a chef, I’ve always believed that food is a form of storytelling. Each bite of these enchiladas brings me back to afternoons spent with Ouma, laughing and rolling tortillas together, while Mama Lou’s enchilada sauce simmered gently on the stove. It’s a dish that bridges generations and invites everyone to the table, whether it’s a casual family dinner or a cozy weekend gathering.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This is just the right temperature to heat everything through without drying out the tortillas.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onions together until the beef is browned and onions are translucent, about 7–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat. I always remember Mama Lou saying, “Don’t rush—let those onions soften; that’s where the magic starts.”
  3. Stir in about half a cup of the enchilada sauce into the beef mixture to keep it juicy and flavorful. Remove from heat.
  4. Warm the tortillas on a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp towel in the microwave for 30 seconds. This helps prevent cracking when rolling, a little trick I learned while rolling enchiladas alongside Ouma.
  5. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of your baking dish to keep the enchiladas from sticking.
  6. To assemble, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with a little shredded cheese, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  7. Once all enchiladas are snug in the dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden, and the sauce is heated through.
  9. Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving. I always use this moment to gather my family around the table—the anticipation is part of the joy.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Find it online: https://notesrecipes.com/5-ingredient-beef-enchiladas/