How to Make Creamy Beef Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the rich, comforting flavors of a classic beef enchilada. This Mexican dish is a crowd-pleaser that combines tender beef, savory spices, and creamy cheese all wrapped up in a warm, soft tortilla. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or hosting a casual gathering, creamy beef enchiladas are a versatile and satisfying option that will leave everyone coming back for seconds.

These enchiladas are a perfect balance of savory and creamy, with the beef providi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
  • ½ cup chopped sweet onion
  • 4 green onions, or to taste, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 12 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 2 ½ cups enchilada sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 enchiladas

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in seasoning mix until combined. Transfer beef mixture to a large bowl, reserving drippings in the skillet.
  • Add sweet and green onions to the pan drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add onions to the beef mixture, along with cream cheese and salsa; stir until cream cheese is completely melted.
  • Arrange tortillas on a large, flat work surface. Divide beef mixture evenly among tortillas, spooning it in a line down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon pepper Jack cheese onto each tortilla, then roll tortilla up over the filling. Transfer to a baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over enchiladas, then sprinkle olives and remaining cheese over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    655 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 136mg
    • Sodium: 1421mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 266mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 893mg