Ready for an easy weeknight dinner? If you haven’t tried making enchiladas at home, you’re in for a treat. These Green Chile Beef Enchiladas are flavorful, fast, and one of my go-to meals when I need something satisfying without a lot of fuss.
These beef enchiladas, finished with a tangy green sauce, are simple to prepare and easy to personalize. Add extra shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, or sliced jalapeños for more texture and heat—this recipe adapts well to your preferences.
What I love about these Green Enchiladas with Beef
Soft flour tortillas are filled with seasoned beef and cheese, then topped with green enchilada sauce and more cheese before baking. They’re a quick and tasty twist on taco night and a reliable option when you want a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner.
These enchiladas are versatile: I usually make them with ground beef, but ground turkey, chicken, or chorizo all work well. They can be assembled ahead of time and baked when you’re ready, and they freeze nicely if you want to double the batch and save one for later.
What you need for these Green Chile Beef Enchiladas
- Ground beef (or substitute ground turkey, chicken, or chorizo)
- Tortillas
- 1 can of diced green chiles
- A packet of taco seasoning
- Shredded cheese (Mexican blend recommended)
- Green enchilada sauce
Check out the video for these Easy Enchiladas Below!
How to make these easy Green Chile Beef Enchiladas
Start by browning the ground beef over medium heat and draining any excess grease. Stir in the diced green chiles, the taco seasoning, and the water. Let the mixture simmer until it thickens slightly.
Pour half of the green enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Fill each tortilla with a portion of the meat mixture and some shredded cheese, then roll and arrange seam-side down in the dish. Spoon the remaining sauce over the rolled enchiladas, sprinkle with extra cheese, and bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy!
Substitutions & Additions for these Enchiladas
- Try ground turkey, ground chicken, or chorizo as an alternative to beef.
- For extra heat, add a chopped jalapeño or sliced pickled jalapeños.
- Use pepper jack or another spicy cheese for more flavor.
- Substitute shredded cooked chicken breast for a lighter option—just cook and shred the chicken first.
- Stir in some salsa or cooked vegetables to add more flavor and texture.
Green Chile Beef Enchiladas
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 10 oz. can green chile enchilada sauce
- 1 4.5 oz. can green chiles
- 1 1/2- 2 cups shredded Mexican style cheese divided
- 6 flour tortillas
- 1 pack of taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
Method
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Over medium heat brown meat, add green chiles, and stir.
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Add taco seasoning and water and stir until well combined.
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Cook for an additional 2 minutes until sauce has thickened.
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Remove from heat.
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In a 9×13 baking dish, pour 1/2 the green chile enchilada sauce on the bottom.
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In each tortilla, add cheese and spoon in meat mixture.
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Roll the tortillas up and place seam side down in baking dish.
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Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce over the enchiladas.
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Sprinkle with more cheese and bake at 350 for about 25 mins.