Step-by-Step Instructions
Building the Filling
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown your ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula until it's completely cooked through. Remove the beef to a plate and drain off most of the fat, leaving just a little in the pan. Add your diced onion and cook until it's soft and translucent, about 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Seasoning Everything
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Add the taco seasoning, tomato paste, and diced green chiles, stirring everything together until well combined. Follow the taco seasoning packet directions for adding water, then let it simmer until most of the liquid cooks off and you have a thick, saucy mixture.
Preparing the Base
Spread about half a cup of enchilada sauce evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. This prevents the tortillas from sticking and adds flavor to the bottom layer. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees while you assemble everything.
Tortilla Prep
If your corn tortillas seem stiff or crack when you try to roll them, warm them up first. You can heat them in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, or stack them on a plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for about 30 seconds. This makes them soft and pliable for rolling.
Assembly Process
Take one warmed tortilla and place about a third of a cup of the beef mixture in a line down the center. Top with about a quarter cup of shredded cheese, then roll the tortilla tightly around the filling. Place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with all the remaining tortillas, placing them snugly next to each other.
Final Layers
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over all the rolled tortillas, making sure they're completely covered. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top - don't be shy with it because that golden, bubbly cheese layer is what makes these look and taste amazing.
Baking Time
Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and starting to get golden brown spots. The sauce should be bubbling around the edges, and everything should look hot and delicious.
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