Cheesy Beef Enchiladas
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
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FANTASTIC freezer friendly enchiladas meal that will be adored by everyone at your table!

Ingredients for Single Meal

  • 1 1/2 - lb(s) ground beef
  • 1 - Tbsp minced onion
  • 1 - tsp garlic powder
  • 4 - cup(s) shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 1 - cup(s) red salsa
  • - Salt and pepper
  • 1 - 12 oz. can(s) enchilada sauce
  • 12 - corn tortillas
  • Garnish: - chopped cilantro**
  • Side: - refried beans**
  • Side: - veggies**
  • 1 - 9x13 disposable foil tray(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the minced onion and garlic powder. Drain and return to the skillet.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss together the browned ground beef, half of the shredded Monterrey Jack cheese with the salsa and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Roll the chicken-cheese mixture into each of the corn tortillas and nestle them into the prepared baking dish, seam side down. Once all 12 are made, pour the red enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas and top with the other half of the shredded Monterrey Jack cheese.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
  6. Warm the refried beans.
  7. Prepare veggies and garnish.
  8. Serve Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with cilantro garnish, refried beans and veggies.

Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions

  1. Brown 3 lbs. ground beef with 2 Tbsp minced onion and 2 tsp garlic powder. Drain.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss together the browned ground beef, 4 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese with 2 cups of salsa and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roll the mixture into 24 enchiladas.
  3. Open 2 cans of red enchilada sauce.

To each disposable tray, layer the following ingredients:

  • 12 enchiladas
  • Half the red enchilada sauce, poured over the top
  • 2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

Cover with foil or lid, add label and freeze.

Freeze & Thaw Instructions

Put tray in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm shallow dish of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the oven and baking as directed.

Dairy-Free Modifications

Unfortunately, there isn’t a great dairy-free option for this meal.

Gluten-Free Modifications

Recipe is gluten-free when served with gluten-free sides.

Printable Label Recipe Title

Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

Printable Label Instructions

Thaw and bake at 350 F for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are warmed through.
Serve with cilantro garnish, refried beans and veggies.

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