
Old El Paso Enchilada Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package (1.25 oz) Old El Paso taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso enchilada sauce
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned.
- Add taco seasoning and cook according to package directions.
- Add green chilies and 1/4 cup enchilada sauce. Stir to combine.
- In a medium bowl, combine sour cream with remaining enchilada sauce.
- Spread half the sour cream mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and roll up.
- Place enchiladas seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining sour cream mixture over the enchiladas.
- Sprinkle with both cheeses.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, olives, and tomatoes.
Special Notes
This Old El Paso enchilada recipe recreates the classic Mexican-American comfort food using convenient store-bought ingredients. The combination of seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese creates a satisfying, flavorful dish. The sour cream adds richness and helps balance the spiciness. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and can be customized with different toppings. The enchiladas can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or oven. Serve with rice, beans, or a simple salad for a complete meal.