Simple Enchiladas

🌮✨ Simple Enchiladas — Cheesy, Saucy, and Totally Crowd‑Pleasing

Cheese, sauce, tortillas, and a whole lot of love — these Simple Enchiladas are proof that dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be absolutely delicious!

 

Enchiladas are one of those magical meals that check every single dinner box. They’re cozy, they’re cheesy, they’re saucy, and they’re endlessly customizable. You can make them with beef, chicken, beans, or veggies. You can go spicy, mild, or somewhere in between. You can prep them ahead, freeze them for later, or serve them straight from the oven to a table full of hungry faces.

This Simple Enchiladas recipe is:

• Comforting and hearty — the kind of meal that makes everyone sigh happily after the first bite.
• Family‑friendly — picky eaters included (because cheese is the universal language of love).
• Budget‑friendly — tortillas + sauce + cheese = magic on a dime.
• Customizable — swap fillings, toppings, and spice levels to fit your vibe.
• Perfect for gatherings — double the recipe and feed a crowd.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team corn tortilla or team flour tortilla when it comes to enchiladas?

 We got into a rut! It seemed to be a great idea to go out to eat so we could keep our kitchen clean and not have dishes to do, but it was so NOT worth it! We found our selves not being able to think of a place that would satisfy our desire for delicious food! My husband finally said to me, ” we need to cook, everything tastes better when it’s homemade”. I knew he was right!!!

 

 

With 6 kids, I know how it is to be so crazy busy that you feel like you don’t have anytime to breath. Here at Lou Lou Girls, we try to find recipes that are so easy for you to make that you can feed your family delicious food and not feel overwhelmed! We got your back!

 

 

 

🥕 Nutritional Facts & Fun

• Ground Beef: Protein + iron.
• Onions & Chilies: Flavor + antioxidants.
• Tortillas: Carbs = comfort.
• Cheese: Calcium + happiness.
• Olives: Healthy fats + salty punch.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you pile your enchiladas high with toppings, or keep it simple and saucy?

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips

• Tortilla Trick: Lightly frying tortillas keeps them from tearing.
• Cheese Choice: Mexican blend melts beautifully, but cheddar or Monterey Jack work too.
• Make Ahead: Assemble enchiladas, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
• Freezer Friendly: Freeze unbaked enchiladas, then bake straight from frozen (add 10–15 minutes).
• Serving Suggestion: Pair with Spanish rice and refried beans for the full experience.

🔄 Recipe Variations

• Chicken Enchiladas: Swap beef for shredded chicken.
• Veggie Enchiladas: Use sautéed zucchini, mushrooms, and peppers.
• Bean & Cheese: Budget‑friendly and vegetarian.
• Spicy Kick: Add jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
• Breakfast Enchiladas: Fill with scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese.

💬 Reader prompt: Which version would your family devour first — chicken, veggie, or breakfast?

🧒 Kid Tips

• Let kids sprinkle cheese on top (they’ll feel like chefs).
• Serve with mild sauce for little taste buds.
• Cut enchiladas into bite‑sized pieces for easier eating.
• Offer toppings like sour cream or avocado slices for dipping fun.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Tortillas: Buy in bulk and freeze extras.
• Cheese: Shred your own — it melts better than pre‑shredded.
• Ground Beef: Buy family packs and freeze portions.
• Olives: Canned olives last forever in the pantry.
• Enchilada Sauce: Homemade is great, but canned works in a pinch.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you make your own enchilada sauce, or do you keep a can in the pantry for emergencies?

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week, I challenge you to make Simple Enchiladas and add your own twist. Maybe it’s chicken, maybe it’s breakfast‑style, maybe it’s extra spicy. Post your creation with #LouLouGirlsEnchiladaLove so we can all drool together.

🥪 Leftover Remix

• Enchilada Casserole: Layer leftovers with rice and beans, bake until bubbly.
• Enchilada Soup: Add broth and simmer for a hearty soup.
• Enchilada Nachos: Pile filling and cheese over tortilla chips.
• Enchilada Quesadillas: Sandwich filling between tortillas and grill.
• Enchilada Salad: Chop up leftovers and toss over lettuce with salsa dressing.

💬 Reader prompt: Would you rather turn leftovers into nachos or soup?

 

Simple Enchiladas

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Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons flour
• One 28-ounce can enchilada
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• Meat:
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Additional Items:
• oil, for frying
• 10 to 14 corn or flour tortillas
• Two 4-ounce cans diced green chilies
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped black olives
• 3 cups grated Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

sauce:

1. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the oil and flour. Whisk together and allow to bubble for 1 minute. Pour in the enchilada sauce, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer while you prepare the other ingredients

meat:

1. While the sauce is simmering, brown the ground beef with the onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the fat, add the salt and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and set aside.

finishing it up:

1. In a small skillet over medium heat, heat some oil. Lightly fry the tortillas just until soft. Do not crisp. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all the tortillas have been fried.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Next, one at a time, dip each tortilla into the sauce. Set the sauce-soaked tortilla on a plate. Combine the meat mixture, chilies, green onions and black olives. Place some of the mixture inside each tortilla. Top with a good amount of cheese. Roll up the tortilla to keep the filling inside.
4. Place the tortilla seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas and pour the remaining sauce over the top. End with a generous sprinkling of cheese and any other bits of chiles, green onions or olives you have left over from the filling.
5. Bake the enchiladas for 20 minutes, or until bubbly. 

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Enchilada, Makes 10–12)

• Calories: ~320
• Protein: 18g
• Carbs: 28g
• Fat: 15g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sodium: 640mg

💡 Note: Basically dinner math that says, “Yes, two enchiladas is a serving… right?”

 

💭 Final Thoughts

These Simple Enchiladas are proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. They’re cheesy, saucy, and versatile enough to be a weeknight staple or a party favorite. Plus, they’re the kind of recipe that makes everyone at the table happy — and isn’t that the ultimate win?

Here’s the thing about enchiladas — they’re never just enchiladas. They’re the smell of sauce bubbling in the oven, the joy of pulling out a cheesy, golden pan, the comfort of knowing dinner is going to be a hit.

And these Simple Enchiladas? They’re a keeper. They’re hearty, they’re customizable, they’re the perfect balance of cozy and fun. They’re the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you’re winning at life, even if the laundry is still in the dryer.

But what I love most is how recipes like this bring us together. Food has that magic — it’s not just about eating, it’s about sharing. It’s about swapping tips, laughing over cheese overloads, and building little traditions that make life tastier.

So here’s my challenge to you: make these enchiladas, share them with your people, and then tell me your twist. Did you go chicken? Did you sneak in veggies? Did you double the cheese just because you could? (No judgment — I’d be first in line for that version.)

💬 Reader prompt: Should we do a “Mexican Night Series” next? I’m dreaming up chicken fajitas, cheesy quesadillas, and maybe even homemade churros.

Until then, may your enchiladas be cheesy, your tortillas soft, your sauce plentiful, and your kitchen filled with laughter, love, and second helpings. Because at the end of the day, recipes like this aren’t just about food — they’re about celebrating the little joys that make life delicious.

Did you try our Simple Enchiladas recipe? What did you think? Did you love it? We would love to hear from you! Please leave us a comment below or tag us on Instagram!!

 

 

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