Description
These Easy Beef Enchiladas feature juicy seasoned ground beef wrapped in soft flour tortillas, smothered with a rich natural sauce, and topped with melted plant-based cheese, delivering a comforting and family-friendly meal full of vibrant flavors. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual weekends, adaptable to your pantry and preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp chili powder (natural)
- 1 tsp ground cumin (natural)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (natural)
- 1/3 cup grape juice (natural)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Other Ingredients
- 8 soft flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based cheese, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant. Stir in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), chili powder (natural), cumin (natural), tomato paste (natural), grape juice (natural), and vegetable broth. Simmer gently until the mixture thickens slightly and flavors meld.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Warm tortillas to make them pliable. Spoon a generous amount of beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Add black beans if desired. Roll tortillas tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour remaining sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas to coat well. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded plant-based cheese on top to cover thoroughly.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Place baking dish in oven and bake 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Notes
- Use fresh chili powder and cumin (natural) to boost flavor.
- Avoid overfilling tortillas to prevent tearing and mess.
- Warm tortillas before rolling for better flexibility.
- Apply sauce liberally for moist and flavorful enchiladas.
- Let enchiladas rest 5 minutes after baking to enhance taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Beef Enchiladas, Plant-Based Cheese, Easy Dinner, Family Meal, Mexican Cuisine, Weeknight Recipe, Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce
