MEXICAN Beef Enchiladas with SPICY Sauce Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers fewer calories, while Monterey Jack is usually cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and can be used as a healthier substitute.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in ground beef, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until browned.

Warm corn tortillas in a separate pan until pliable.

Fill each tortilla with beef mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.

Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the sauce.

Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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