Description
These cheesy beef enchiladas with creamy white sauce are rich, comforting, and easy to make. A perfect baked dinner packed with flavor and melty cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 half onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 half teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 and one half cups milk
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 1 and one half cups shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly golden.
- Slowly add milk while whisking continuously. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in Monterey Jack cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, roll tightly, and place seam side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining sauce evenly over enchiladas and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican