5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas
These 5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas are the ultimate easy weeknight dinner—cheesy, saucy, and packed with comforting Tex-Mex flavor using just five simple ingredients. Perfect for busy nights, beginner cooks, and family dinners, this beef enchilada recipe delivers big taste with minimal prep and cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 or 85/15
- 8 –10 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce store-bought
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Colby Jack, or Mexican blend
- Salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until fully browned.
- Drain excess grease and season lightly with salt if needed.
- Stir ½ cup enchilada sauce into the beef to keep it moist.
- Spoon beef evenly into tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Warm tortillas briefly if stiff to prevent cracking.
- Don’t overfill tortillas—this helps them roll neatly and bake evenly.
- Add a little extra sauce before reheating leftovers to keep them from drying out.