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Beef Enchiladas Recipe: Cheesy, Spicy, and Easy to Make


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  • Author: wellness sleuth

Ingredients

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🥄 INGREDIENTS FOR BEEF ENCHILADAS

For the Red Enchilada Sauce:

    • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks

    • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

    • 2 tbsp chili powder

    • 1 tsp ground cumin

    • 1 tsp garlic powder

    • 1 tsp onion powder

    • 1 tsp dried oregano

    • ½ tsp sea salt

    • 1¼ cups tomato sauce

    • 1¾ cups chicken broth (divided)

For the Filling:

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    • 1 medium white onion, diced

    • 23 cloves garlic, minced

    • ½ tsp sea salt

    • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)

    • 1 (4 oz) can green chilis, drained

    • 3 tbsp red enchilada sauce (from above)

For Assembly:

    • ½ cup vegetable oil (for toasting tortillas)

    • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas

    • 8 oz shredded Mexican blend cheese (divided)

Optional Toppings:

    • Fresh cilantro, chopped

    • Diced avocado

    • Diced tomato

    • Sliced red onion

    • Shredded iceberg lettuce


Instructions

👩‍🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Make the Red Enchilada Sauce
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, then add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and salt. Stir for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Gradually whisk in tomato sauce and 1 cup chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook 3–4 minutes until thickened. Slowly add remaining broth until you have a smooth, velvety sauce. Keep warm.

Step 2: Prepare the Beef Filling
In another skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and salt for 3–4 minutes until softened and golden. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat, then stir in green chilis and a few spoonfuls of enchilada sauce. Let it simmer on low for 2–3 minutes.

Step 3: Toast the Tortillas
Lightly heat vegetable oil in a small pan. Fry each tortilla for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and pliable. Dip in the warm enchilada sauce to coat both sides, stacking them on a plate.

Step 4: Fill and Roll
Place a few spoonfuls of the beef filling and a sprinkle of cheese in each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a greased 7×11-inch baking dish.

Step 5: Assemble and Bake
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 15–18 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Let cool slightly. Top with cilantro, avocado, diced tomato, or shredded lettuce. Serve warm and watch them vanish

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