Authentic Beef Enchiladas

Method19 steps · about 55 min

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   Step 1: Make the ground-beef filling using the next two steps.

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   Step 2: Cook the ground beef (1 pound) over medium heat. Break the beef up while it cooks, cook until browned and no longer pink.

   Uses 1 pound ground beef

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   Step 3: Turn the heat off. Drain the grease. Add the seasonings to the meat, stir to combine. Then stir in the tomato sauce (1/4 cup). Set aside.

   Uses Browned ground beef · 1 tablespoon Chili Powder · 1/2 teaspoon Salt · 3/4 teaspoon Cumin · 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano · 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder · 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder · 1/4 cup tomato sauce

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   Step 4: Make the homemade enchilada sauce using the following four steps.

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   Step 5: Heat the oil or butter (1/4 cup) in a medium size skillet over medium heat.

   Uses 1/4 cup oil or butter (canola, vegetable, or avocado oil)

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   Step 6: Add in the flour (1/4 cup) and stir to mix. Will be a thick mixture. Allow this to cook for just 1-2 minutes.

   Uses Hot sauce-making fat · 1/4 cup all purpose flour

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   Step 7: Add in the spices. Stir to form a thick paste.

   Uses Cooked flour roux · 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper · 3/4 teaspoon salt · 1 teaspoon garlic powder · 1 teaspoon onion powder · 2 teaspoons ground cumin · 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano · 1 tablespoon chili powder

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   Step 8: Stir in the broth and tomato paste (1 tablespoon). Stir until smooth. Continue to heat to just below a simmer, sauce will thicken slightly.

   Uses Spiced roux · 2 cups beef broth (LOW or NO SODIUM) · 1 tablespoon tomato paste

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   Step 9: Prepare, fill and bake the enchiladas using the following steps.

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    Step 10: Preheat oven to 350℉ degrees.

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    Step 11: Spread enchilada sauce into the bottom of a glass 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.

    Uses A little prepared enchilada sauce to coat the dish

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    Step 12: Heat vegetable or canola oil (1/4 cup) over medium heat in a medium size skillet.

    Uses 1/4 cup canola oil

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    Step 13: Once the oil is hot enough to bubble up when a tortilla is dipped in, gently lay the tortilla into the oil using tongs. Allow the tortilla to cook in the oil for about 10-15 seconds, then flip and cook the other side. (Tortillas will not be browned and crisp, we still want them flexible)

    Uses Hot tortilla-frying oil · 12-15 white corn tortillas

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    Step 14: Once all tortillas have been fried, dip into the enchilada sauce. Or brush the sauce on.

    Uses Soft fried corn tortillas · Prepared sauce for dipping tortillas

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    Step 15: Lay the tortilla down and add a spoonful of ground beef and a small sprinkle of cheese.

    Uses Sauce-coated corn tortillas · Seasoned ground-beef filling · Part of the 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack; reserve the remainder for topping

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    Step 16: Roll the tortillas and lay into a baking dish, seam side down. Continue until the dish is filled.

    Uses Filled corn tortillas

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    Step 17: Spread leftover sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle with leftover shredded cheese.

    Uses Rolled beef enchiladas · Remaining prepared enchilada sauce · Remaining cheese from the original 1 cup

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    Step 18: Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.

    Uses Sauced cheese-topped enchiladas

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    Step 19: Serve warm and enjoy.

    Uses Baked beef enchiladas