Description
Get ready to fall in love with these Irresistible Shredded Beef Enchiladas—a comforting, cheesy classic that turns simple ingredients into a showstopping meal. Perfect for a quick dinner, easy meal prep, or your go-to comfort food recipe, these enchiladas are packed with tender beef, flavorful sauce, and golden melted cheese. Whether you’re exploring new dinner ideas or need a crowd-pleaser for guests, this easy recipe belongs in your weekly rotation of food ideas.
Ingredients
3 pounds chuck roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cups red enchilada sauce
8 flour tortillas
2 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Pat the chuck roast dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear it in olive oil on all sides in a large pot or Dutch oven.
2. Remove the beef. Sauté chopped onion and garlic in the same pot until soft and fragrant.
3. Add beef back to the pot with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and beef broth. Simmer covered for 3–4 hours, or until tender.
4. Shred the beef using two forks. Stir in a bit of the cooking liquid to keep it juicy.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread some enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
6. Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and cheese. Roll up and place seam-side down in the dish.
7. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with the rest of the cheese.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
9. Let rest a few minutes before serving. Garnish as desired and enjoy!
Notes
Use corn tortillas and a gluten-free enchilada sauce for a gluten-free version.
Don’t skip searing the beef—it adds deep flavor that builds throughout the dish.
You can freeze the assembled (unbaked) enchiladas for up to 2 months for a quick future meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: shredded beef enchiladas, easy dinner recipe, comfort food, quick meal, Mexican food