Easy Enchiladas Recipe You’ll Make Again & Again

Learn how to make delicious, cheesy beef enchiladas from scratch! 

Soft tortilla wraps stuffed with beef, peppers, and melted cheese, covered in a rich tomato sauce, and baked until golden and bubbly. This recipe is perfect for a family dinner or weekend treat.

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Easy Enchiladas Recipe You’ll Make Again & Again

Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Recipe

(Serves 4–5)

Ingredients

500g x Ground (minced) beef

1 x Large Onion (or 2 small), diced

1 x Red Bell Pepper, diced

1 x Green Bell Pepper, diced

3 x Cloves Garlic, finely chopped

20–30ml x Olive Oil

10g x Smoked Paprika

5g x Ground Cumin

2g x Dried Oregano

35g x Tomato Paste/Puree

400g x Chopped Tomatoes (or passata)

400ml x Water

5–6 x Tortilla Wraps

200g x Grated Mozzarella

100g x Grated Cheddar (or Monterey Jack)

Salt and Black Pepper, to taste

Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

1. Dice the onion(s) and peppers into small dice.

2. Peel and finely chop the garlic.

Step 2: Cook the Beef Filling

1. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.

2. Add the minced beef and cook for 3–5 minutes, until browned and slightly caramelised.

3. Stir in the onion, peppers, and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for another 3–5 minutes, until softened.

Step 3: Build the Sauce

1. Add smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes to release the flavours.

2. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

3. Pour in chopped tomatoes and an equal amount of water (400 ml).

4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened into a rich sauce.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 4: Prepare the Cheese

1. Mix mozzarella and cheddar together in a bowl.

   
   

   Tip: you can use your favourite cheese - Monterey Jack works wonderfully.

Step 5: Assemble the Enchiladas

1. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish to prevent sticking.

2. Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Add a spoonful of beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese.

3. Roll up the tortilla (tucking in the ends if you like) and place seam-side down in the dish.

4. Repeat with remaining tortillas, aiming for 5–6 wraps.

5. Spoon the rest of the sauce evenly over the top.

6. Sprinkle generously with the remaining cheese.

Step 6: Bake

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Bake enchiladas for 20 minutes or until golden, bubbly, and melted on top.

Step 7: Serve

1. Garnish with fresh parsley.

2. Serve hot with a side salad, rice, or guacamole.

Enjoy!