Beef Enchiladas Flour Tortillas (Printer-Friendly)

Ground beef with cheddar wrapped in soft tortillas, baked in rich sauce with olives and green onions.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat and Aromatics

01 - 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
02 - 1/2 cup finely diced onion
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings and Sauces

04 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
05 - 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
06 - 2 cups red enchilada sauce

→ Cheese and Tortillas

07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 8 flour tortillas, 8-inch diameter

→ Toppings

09 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
10 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions

→ Miscellaneous

11 - Cooking spray (canola or neutral oil)

# Steps to Make This:

01 - Generously coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and facilitate cleanup.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until no longer pink.
03 - Add diced onion to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef mixture. Add 1 tablespoon of water and stir to combine, ensuring an even coating and slight sauciness.
05 - Pour 1 cup of enchilada sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a flavorful base.
06 - Warm tortillas briefly to increase pliability. Place 1.5 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese along the center of each tortilla. Evenly divide the beef filling among them, then roll each tortilla tightly.
07 - Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish. Pour the remaining 1 cup of enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly.
08 - Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling at the edges.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately top with sliced black olives and green onions. Slice into portions and serve warm.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Warming tortillas prior to rolling prevents cracks and ensures easier assembly.
02 - Freshly shredded cheese melts better and enhances flavor.
03 - Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to three days and freeze up to two months.

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