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beef enchiladas

4.50 from 4 votes
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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Whip Up the Sauce: Follow the recipe instructions to craft the enchanting red enchilada sauce.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve Hot: Plate the beef enchiladas while they're sizzling. Garnish with your chosen toppings and savor the feast!

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