Shredded Beef Enchiladas with the BEST Homemade Enchilada Sauce from tsgcookin.com
Introduction
Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish that has become popular all over the world. This dish consists of tortillas filled with meat, cheese, and other ingredients, then rolled up and covered in a spicy sauce. In this recipe, we will be making beef enchiladas, which are perfect for a family dinner or a potluck party. This dish is quite easy to make, and the result is always delicious.
Ingredients
For the beef filling, you will need: - 1 pound ground beef - 1 onion, chopped - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon chili powder - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano - Salt and black pepper to taste - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed - 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese For the enchilada sauce, you will need: - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons chili powder - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano - 2 cups chicken broth - Salt and black pepper to taste Other ingredients: - 12 corn tortillas - Vegetable oil for frying the tortillas - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. 3. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir well. 4. Add the black beans, green chilies, cilantro, and shredded cheese to the skillet and stir until the cheese is melted. 5. To make the enchilada sauce, heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. 6. Add the flour to the saucepan and whisk constantly for 1 minute. 7. Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan and whisk until the sauce is smooth. 8. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 9. To assemble the enchiladas, heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. 10. Fry the corn tortillas one at a time for about 10 seconds on each side, or until they are soft and pliable. 11. Place a spoonful of the beef filling onto each tortilla and roll it up tightly. 12. Place the rolled-up enchiladas seam-side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. 13. Pour the enchilada sauce over the enchiladas, making sure to cover them completely. 14. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the enchiladas. 15. Bake the enchiladas in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 16. Serve the enchiladas hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and sliced jalapenos (if desired).
Nutrition
Here is the nutritional information for one serving (1 enchilada) of this beef enchiladas recipe: - Calories: 360 - Fat: 18g - Saturated Fat: 9g - Cholesterol: 65mg - Sodium: 820mg - Carbohydrates: 27g - Fiber: 5g - Sugar: 2g - Protein: 23g This recipe makes 12 enchiladas, so you can adjust the serving sizes accordingly. Enjoy your delicious beef enchiladas!
