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beef enchiladas

Dive into the world of flavors with these beef enchiladas, paired with a delectable homemade red enchilada sauce. Perfect for gatherings, this dish is bound to win hearts!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef enchilada casserole, beef enchilada recipe, ground beef enchilada
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 batch of red enchilada sauce Alternatively, 15 ounces of store-bought red enchilada sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small white onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 24 ounces lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 can 15 ounces pinto beans, washed and drained
  • 1 can 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • Sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Toppings: Fresh cilantro red onions, avocado cubes, sour cream, and crumbled cotija cheese

Instructions

  • Whip Up the Sauce: Follow the recipe instructions to craft the enchanting red enchilada sauce.
  • Craft the Beef Mixture: In a large pan, heat oil over medium-high flame. Add onions and garlic, sautéing for 3 minutes. Introduce the ground beef and cumin. Sauté until the beef is fully browned, which usually takes about 5 minutes. Incorporate the beans and green chiles. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
  • Ready the Oven & Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Use 1/2 cup enchilada sauce to evenly coat the base of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • Roll the Enchiladas: Set up an assembly line: tortillas, enchilada sauce, beef mixture, and cheese. Lay a tortilla flat, smear two tablespoons of sauce on it. Add a generous portion of the beef mixture down the tortilla's center, topped with 1/3 cup of cheese. Roll the tortilla and position it in the baking dish. Repeat for the remaining tortillas. Drizzle any leftover sauce on the enchiladas and top with residual cheese.
  • Baking Time: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the enchiladas are thoroughly cooked, and the tortilla edges turn crispy. Once done, shift the dish onto a wire rack.
  • Serve Hot: Plate the beef enchiladas while they're sizzling. Garnish with your chosen toppings and savor the feast!