Description
Craving comfort food that brings the flavor without the fuss? These *Loaded Beef Enchiladas With Cheese Sauce* are exactly what your dinner table needs. They’re packed with seasoned ground beef, smothered in creamy homemade cheese sauce, then baked until golden and bubbling. This easy dinner idea checks all the boxes—quick to prep, rich in taste, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or hosting a cozy gathering. Whether you need hearty food ideas, a fast weeknight meal, or cheesy dinner recipes, this one delivers.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
0.5 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
0.5 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
0.5 cup Velveeta or processed cheese, cubed
0.5 tsp chili powder
Salt to taste
8 small flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar (for topping)
Chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, and sour cream for garnish
Instructions
1. In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 1-2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
2. For the cheese sauce: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, cook for 1 minute. Slowly add milk while whisking. Once thickened, stir in cheddar, Velveeta, chili powder, and salt. Stir until smooth.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spoon beef into tortillas, roll, and place seam-side down in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
4. Pour cheese sauce over enchiladas, then top with extra shredded cheddar.
5. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
6. Garnish with cilantro, diced tomatoes, and sour cream. Serve hot.
Notes
Slightly warm tortillas before filling to make rolling easier and prevent cracking.
Use full-fat dairy for the cheese sauce to ensure creamy, smooth texture.
For added heat, stir in diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the beef or cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 512mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg