Everyday Enchiladas

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with these flavor-packed Everyday Enchiladas, a simple yet satisfying recipe that's perfect for busy households! Featuring a hearty filling of tender ground beef or shredded chicken infused with bold spices like chili powder and cumin, these enchiladas are wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered in a rich, homemade enchilada sauce. Topped with gooey melted Mexican blend cheese, they bake to golden perfection in just 35 minutes. This customizable dish is easy to prepare, requires just one skillet and a baking dish, and can be garnished with fresh cilantro for a zesty twist. Whether you're feeding the family or meal-prepping for the week, these enchiladas deliver comfort and irresistible flavor in every bite—plus they’re a great way to sneak in a Mexican-inspired meal with everyday ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 pound Ground beef or shredded chicken
• 1 tablespoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 8 pieces Flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef or shredded chicken to the skillet. Cook the meat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until fully browned (or heated through for pre-cooked chicken), about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 6

Pour in half of the tomato sauce (about 7-8 ounces) and stir to combine. Simmer the mixture on low heat for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 7

To make the enchilada sauce, combine the remaining tomato sauce and chicken broth in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 8

Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 9

Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface and spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture into the center. Sprinkle with a little shredded cheese, then roll it up tightly.

Step 10

Place the rolled tortilla seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and meat mixture.

Step 11

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish.

Step 12

Sprinkle the top with the remaining shredded cheese.

Step 13

Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.

Step 14

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1898.3 grams (1898.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3553

Total Fat 222.20g	285%
Saturated Fat 89.50g	447%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 563mg	188%
Sodium 7927mg	345%
Total Carbohydrate 234.50g	85%
Dietary Fiber 16.90g	60%
Total Sugars 21.80g
Protein 157.90g	316%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2276mg	175%
Iron 29mg	159%
Potassium 2228mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.0%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 26.3%