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Cheesy Beef and Enchilada Mac

A delightful fusion of enchiladas and pasta bake, our Cheesy Beef and Enchilada Mac is a user-friendly, mouth-watering dish the family won't be able to resist.
2
32 min
TOTAL TIME
849
CALORIES
$2.90
PER SERVING
Cheesy Beef and Enchilada Mac
Ingredients
MAIN
6 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Chili Powder
2 tsp chili powder
Garlic
4 cloves garlic
minced
Uncooked Pasta
1 lb uncooked pasta
any small to medium size
Shredded Cheese
2 cups shredded cheese
divided
Onion
1 whole onion
finely diced
Ground Beef
1 lb ground beef
Cumin
2 tsp cumin
Crumbled Queso Fresco
8 oz crumbled queso fresco
Canned Crushed Tomatoes
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
Butter
1 tbsp butter
Red Enchilada Sauce
28 oz red enchilada sauce
TOPPING
Fresh Cilantro
fresh cilantro
chopped
Red Onion
red onion
diced
Directions
MAIN
12 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
32 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion to skillet, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.
3
Add minced garlic, ground beef, cumin, and chili powder to the skillet. Cook until beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Cook pasta according to package instructions in a separate pot. Drain well.
5
Into the skillet with the beef, stir in crushed tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and crumbled queso fresco. Continue heating until warmed.
6
Combine pasta with the beef and sauce mixture, ensuring pasta is well coated.
7
Sprinkle in half the shredded cheese, stir, and then top the dish with the remaining shredded cheese.
TOPPING
8
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and diced red onion before serving.
MAIN
9
Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and let it sit off the heat for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
Health Info
Macros
82g
CARBS
38g
FAT
42g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whats the best way to store leftover Beef Enchiladas?
What are Beef Enchiladas?
What ingredients do I need to make Beef Enchiladas?
Whats the best way to cook the ground beef for Beef Enchiladas?
Can I use chicken instead of beef in my enchiladas?
Whats the best way to prevent the tortillas from breaking when rolling the enchiladas?
What can I do if my enchiladas turn out too dry?
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