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Beef Enchiladas with Spicy Red Sauce
Beef Enchiladas with Spicy Red Sauce
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Prep Time:
45 minutes
Cook Time:
110 minutes
Total Time:
155 minutes
Delicious beef enchiladas in flour tortillas with spicy red sauce, cheese, and cilantro. A flavorful dish worth the time and effort. Pair with Mexican rice and beans for a complete meal.
Ingredients:
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3.5 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 0.5 cup prepared salsa
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 0.75 cup finely chopped onion
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 cup prepared red enchilada sauce
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 0.5 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
  • cooking spray
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir 1/2 cup of onion in olive oil until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add 4 teaspoons of garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes, being careful not to burn it. Stir in oregano, 3 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder, basil, salt, black pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, dried cilantro, salsa, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and chicken broth until well combined to make the spicy red sauce.
  • Simmer the sauce over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld beautifully.
  • While the spicy red sauce simmers, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble the meat as it cooks and drain excess grease. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook until onions are soft, around 5-10 minutes. Mix in enchilada sauce and beef broth; simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in Mexican cheese blend and let it melt into the meat sauce. Simmer on low for 30 minutes to thicken.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and generously spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Coat both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray, layer them with aluminum foil in between, and wrap the stack in aluminum foil. Warm the tortillas in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Evenly coat the bottom of the baking dish with 1/2 cup of the zesty red sauce. Fill each tortilla with the savory meat sauce, saving 1/2 cup of the mixture. Roll up the tortillas to create enchiladas and place them seam side down in the dish. Pour the rest of the spicy red sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle the reserved meat mixture on top and finish with the remaining 2 cups of Mexican cheese blend.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.

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