Melt-In-Your-Mouth Beef & Cheese Enchiladas with Red Sauce
Alright, girl, it's time to get your hands dirty in the kitchen. We're making bomb-ass enchiladas that will have you feeling like a total pro and leave your taste buds doing a happy dance. You ready? Grab those Mission Protein tortillas (trust me, they’ll be your new BFF), and let's dive into some cheesy, saucy, beefy goodness.
What You’ll Need (Makes~8 enchildadas)
For the Beef Filling:
1 lb ground beef (get the lean stuff if you’re feeling fancy)
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp chili powder (bring the heat)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt (or more if you’re feeling salty)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, but it’s a vibe)
For the Red Sauce:
1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cumin
1 tbsp lime juice
For Assembling:
8-10 Mission Protein tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (extra cheese, extra happiness)
Sour cream (optional, but who are we kidding? YES)
Chopped green onions or jalapenos
Extra cilantro
Let’s Get Cooking!
Step 1: Brown That Beef
Grab your biggest skillet and heat that baby over medium-high heat. Add your ground beef and cook until it’s nice and browned—think crispy edges, juicy middle. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks, you want a perfect, crumbly texture. Now, throw in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Let them mingle for about 2 minutes until they get soft and smell amazing (don’t even pretend you’re not loving this smell).
Toss in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir it up so all that flavor gets into the beef. Pour in the beef broth and tomato paste, and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Let those spices soak in, and make sure it’s nice and juicy. Take a taste—oh yeah, you’re definitely winning right now.
Step 2: Make That Red Sauce Magic
In a bowl, mix together the enchilada sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and lime juice. Stir it and set it aside—this sauce is about to do some serious work.
Step 3: Warm Up Those Tortillas
Okay, grab your Mission Protein tortillas—seriously, these will be the softest, melt-in-your-mouth tortillas you’ve ever wrapped around beef and cheese, I swear. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and warm those tortillas for about 30 seconds per side, just until they’re soft and a little toasty. Or microwave them for 20 seconds wrapped in a damp towel if you’re feeling lazy. We’re keeping this fun, not stressful!
Step 4: Time to Assemble, Baby
Now that the beef filling and sauce are ready, let’s make some magic happen. Take your tortillas, and fill ‘em up! Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef filling down the center of each tortilla, and sprinkle with a handful of that shredded cheddar cheese. Roll them up like you're making a little burrito and place them seam-side down in your greased baking dish. Repeat until you’ve got a lineup of enchiladas ready for their close-up.
Step 5: Pour on the Sauce & Add Cheese
Here comes the best part: pour that red sauce evenly over your enchiladas. Get it all over the tortillas, don’t be shy. Then sprinkle that shredded Mexican blend cheese like you mean it. We’re making this cheesy goodness extra.
Step 6: Bake It Till It’s Perfect
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and pop it in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes. Then, take off the foil and let it bake for another 10-15 minutes. Watch the cheese get all bubbly and golden and that sauce get super thick. It’s gonna smell so good, you might forget to take a picture before you dig in (but don’t, because this dish deserves it).
Step 7: Serve It Up & Top It Off
Once it’s out of the oven, let it sit for just a couple minutes before diving in. Top those bad boys with sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped green onions, and some fresh cilantro for a pop of color and freshness. Serve ‘em up with a side of rice, guacamole, or your favorite chips. You know you’ve nailed it when everyone’s digging in for seconds. 🍴
You just made melt-in-your-mouth beef and cheese enchiladas with red sauce that are nothing short of magical. Serve them with pride, and get ready for those compliments to roll in. You crushed it!