Chorizo Enchiladas

Method9 steps · about 50 min

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F(175°C). Have the prepared enchilada sauce ready.

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   Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef (1 pound) and chorizo (9 ounces) together. Once cooked through pour the meat through a strainer to get rid of all the grease. Return the meat to the skillet.

   Uses 1 pound ground beef · 9 ounces fresh chorizo

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   Step 3: Add all of the seasonings to the meat (dried oregano (½ tsp), salt (¼ tsp), garlic powder (½ tsp), onion powder (½ tsp)). Stir to combine.

   Uses Cooked drained beef and chorizo · ½ tsp dried oregano · ¼ tsp salt · ½ tsp garlic powder · ½ tsp onion powder

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   Step 4: Prepare the tortillas for filling by heating a cast iron skillet with about 1/2 cup oil (canola or vegetable oil (½ cup)). Once the oil is hot enough that it sizzles when you dip in the tortilla then gently place one tortilla at a time into the oil. Allow the tortilla to fry in the oil for about 10 seconds, just long enough to get a slight coloring. Then flip the tortilla and fry the other side. Remove the tortilla, wrap it in a towel to retain the heat and continue with the remaining tortillas.

   Uses 20 white corn tortillas · ½ cup canola or vegetable oil for frying tortillas

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   Step 5: If you want to dip each tortilla into the enchilada sauce this is the time to do it, then add the fillings.

   Uses Warm fried corn tortillas · Some of the prepared sauce for optional tortilla dipping

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   Step 6: Divide the prepared beef-and-chorizo filling evenly among the 20 warm tortillas, using a small spoonful in each. If desired, dip tortillas into sauce first. Roll and place seam-side down in a baking dish.

   Uses Warm fried corn tortillas · Seasoned beef and chorizo filling

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   Step 7: Pour enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas.

   Uses Rolled chorizo enchiladas · Remaining prepared enchilada sauce from the one batch

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   Step 8: Bake at 350°F(175°C) for about 15 minutes, then sprinkle the cheese over the enchiladas and bake for about 5 minutes more, until hot and the cheese has melted.

   Initial bake before adding cheese · 15 minUses Sauced chorizo enchiladas · 2 cups monterey jack cheese (shredded)

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   Step 9: Serve warm with rice and beans, or a side salad for a complete meal.

   Uses Baked cheese-topped chorizo enchiladas