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Beef Enchiladas

Beef Enchiladas
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Beef Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish featuring seasoned ground beef wrapped in tortillas, smothered in a rich sauce, and baked until bubbly and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add tomato sauce, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  5. Warm tortillas according to package directions to make them pliable.
  6. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  7. Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  8. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the enchiladas are heated through.
  10. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.
  • You can prepare the beef filling ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 2 days.
  • These enchiladas freeze well. Assemble and freeze before baking, then thaw and bake as directed.

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