Beef Enchiladas (Printable Version)
Juicy beef tucked inside corn tortillas, covered in enchilada sauce and gooey cheddar cheese.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Sauces & Spices
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115 g canned chopped green chilies
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Salt and pepper to taste
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425 g red enchilada sauce
→ Toppings & Cheese
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15 g chopped fresh cilantro
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170 g shredded cheddar or Mexican-style cheese
→ Frying Oil
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Vegetable or olive oil for frying
→ Carbs
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8 to 10 corn tortillas
→ Proteins & Veggies
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 minced garlic cloves
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450 g ground beef
→ Optional Extras
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Avocado slices
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Sour cream
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Sliced olives
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Diced tomatoes
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Jalapeño slices
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Turn the oven on to 190°C (375°F) and wait till it’s hot.
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Warm some olive oil in a big pan on medium heat. Toss in the onions and cook until they look clear, about 5 minutes.
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Mix the garlic into the pan and stir for around a minute until you can smell it.
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Put the ground beef in the pan. Break it up with a spatula and cook until it’s brown all over.
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Add salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped green chilies and let it cook for 2 minutes so the flavors blend well.
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Heat some oil in a small pan over medium heat. Quickly fry each tortilla for a few seconds each side till soft, then place on paper towels to drain.
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Spread a thin coat of red enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) dish.
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Put 2 to 3 tablespoons of the beef mix on each tortilla. Throw a little shredded cheese on top and roll up tight.
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Put each rolled tortilla seam-side down into the baking dish.
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Pour the leftover enchilada sauce over the rolls and sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese evenly on top.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese melts and bubbles.
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Take it out of the oven and let it sit a bit. Sprinkle chopped cilantro before you dig in.
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Serve with your favorite add-ons like sour cream, sliced olives, diced tomatoes, avocado, and jalapeños.
# Helpful Tips:
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Quick frying makes tortillas stretchy so they don’t tear when rolled.
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Feel free to tweak sauce amounts to your taste and add cayenne if you want some heat.
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You can swap ground beef for turkey or chicken if you want.
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Put everything together in advance and chill before baking, just bake a bit longer if cold.