Easy Gluten Free Enchiladas with Ground Beef

If you're looking for easy gluten free enchiladas with ground beef, this is the recipe you'll come back to again and again. This recipe is made with just six simple ingredients and delivers big, Tex-Mex flavor! Cozy enough for Sunday dinner but simple enough for a busy Tuesday night.

Are Enchiladas Gluten Free?

This can be tricky! Traditional enchiladas can be gluten free, but not always. Is enchilada sauce gluten free? Some are, and some are not!

Here's what to watch for:

• Flour tortillas (contain gluten)
• Enchilada sauce thickened with flour
• Cross-contamination

To keep this enchilada recipe Celiac safe, use:

• Certified gluten free flour tortillas
• A labeled gluten free enchilada sauce. We love Hatch enchilada sauce!

Always double check packaging if you're cooking for someone with Celiac Disease.

Ingredients You'll Need

For this simple gluten free enchiladas recipe, you'll need:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
• 1 packet gluten free taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning.
• 2 cups gluten free enchilada sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or Monterey Jack)
• 6 certified gluten free flour tortillas

That's it. Pantry staples turned into the ultimate comfort meal.

If you love this gluten free enchilada recipe. then I think you'll also want to try this One Pan Taco Skillet Dinner and these Crispy Crockpot Pork Carnitas

How to Make Gluten Free Enchiladas

Step 1: Prep the Filling

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease.

Stir the can of refried beans directly into the seasoned ground beef.

Add taco seasoning. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes so everything gets coated and flavorful.

Mix until fully combined and warmed through. Refried beans makes the filling creamy, hearty, and extra satisfying plus it stretches the beef to feed more people.

Step 3: Assemble

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

Add filling down the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.

Step 4: Sauce & Cheese

Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle generously with the cheese.

Step 5: Bake

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbly and melted.

Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving (this helps them set up perfectly).

Variations

Gluten Free Chicken Enchiladas

Swap ground beef for:

• 2-3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
• Perfect if you already have leftover chicken in the fridge!

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Skip the meat and use:

• Extra cheese
• Sautéed onions
• Black beans

Dairy Free Enchiladas Option

• Dairy free shredded cheese
• Dairy free sour cream

Make It a Casserole

Instead of rolling, layer tortillas, beef mixture, sauce, and cheese like lasagna. It's an easy gluten free enchilada casserole option.

What to Serve with Gluten Free Enchiladas

These pair perfectly with:

• Mexican rice
• Cilantro lime rice
• Refried beans
• Simple side salad
• Chips and guacamole

Top with:

• fresh cilantro
• diced avocado
• squeeze of lime
• scoop of sour cream

If you're hosting, this makes a great gluten free Mexican dinner spread.

Storage & Meal Prep

Refrigerator:
Store covered for up to 4 days.

Freezer:
Assemble but don't bake. Cover tightly and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before baking.

Reheat:
Microwave individual portions or bake at 350°F until heated through.

This is one of my favorite make ahead gluten free dinner recipes!

Have you tried this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment below and tag me on Instagram @thrivingglutenfree so I can see how it turned out!

Let's Eat!