
Beef Enchiladas with Flour Tortillas Recipe
Beef enchiladas with flour tortillas offer simple, quick, easy preparation using ground beef and onions wrapped in flour tortillas with melted Cheddar cheese. This straightforward approach to enchiladas eliminates complicated steps while maintaining authentic Mexican flavors. The flour tortilla base provides familiar texture and easier rolling techniques.

A simple, quick, easy beef enchiladas recipe. Ground beef and onion are wrapped in flour tortillas, topped with Cheddar cheese and black olives, then baked. This is also great with leftover chicken, shredded beef, or turkey. Serve with a green salad or beans and rice.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 (1.5 ounce) package dry enchilada sauce mix
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cook ground beef and onion in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until beef is evenly browned and onion is tender.
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Prepare enchilada sauce according to package directions. Pour 1/4 cup of the sauce into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Place an equal portion of the ground beef mixture and about 1 ounce of Cheddar cheese on each flour tortilla, reserving at least 1/2 cup of cheese. Then tightly roll the tortillas.
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Place rolled tortillas seam side down in the baking dish.
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Pour remaining sauce over the top of the enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese and olives.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and cheese is thoroughly melted, about 20 minutes.
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Garnish to taste and serve with your favorite side. Enjoy!
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Editor’s Note:
Please note the differences in serving size and baking time when using the magazine version of this recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
448 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
41g | Carbs |
22g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 448 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 48% |
Cholesterol 60mg | 20% |
Sodium 1274mg | 55% |
Total Carbohydrate 41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 22g | 44% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 303mg | 23% |
Iron 4mg | 20% |
Potassium 239mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.