Joanna Gaines Beef Enchiladas Recipe
If you love cozy Tex-Mex comfort food, this Joanna Gaines Beef Enchiladas Recipe is a perfect choice. It is cheesy, saucy and full of rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Cook the beef
- Heat oil in a skillet. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
Add onion and garlic
- Add chopped onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant for better flavor.
Season the meat
- Add salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin. Mix well so spices coat the beef evenly.
Add sauce
- Pour half of the enchilada sauce into the beef mixture. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.
Warm tortillas
- Heat tortillas slightly so they become soft and easy to roll without breaking.
Fill tortillas
- Add beef mixture and some cheese into each tortilla. Roll them tightly.
Arrange in baking dish
- Place rolled enchiladas in a baking dish seam-side down. Pack them closely together.
Add sauce and cheese
- Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top.
Bake and serve
- Bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Use shredded chicken instead of beef
- Add beans or corn for extra texture
- Use spicy enchilada sauce for heat
- Add sour cream before serving
- Use homemade tortillas for best taste
- Let it rest before serving for cleaner slices