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Enchilada Recipe

This easy enchilada recipe is flavorful, cheesy, and perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Whether you choose beef, chicken, cheese, or vegetarian fillings, this flexible recipe delivers warm, comforting enchiladas every single time.

enchilada recipe with corn tortillas
enchilada recipe with corn tortillas

Ingredients

  • 2 (16-ounce) jars prepared salsa
  • 1 pound ground beef (or chicken, steak, or shredded beef)
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) jar salsa con queso
  • 20 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Cheddar–Monterey Jack cheese blend

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the salsa evenly across the bottom.
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes, then drain the excess grease.
  • Stir the salsa con queso into the cooked beef until fully blended.
  • Add about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and lightly browned.
enchilada recipe with rotisserie chicken
enchilada recipe with rotisserie chicken

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 20 enchiladas