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Beef Enchiladas

Satisfying Beef Enchiladas with Homemade Sauce Delight

These Beef Enchiladas are a comforting dish that combines rich flavors in a satisfying meal, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 enchiladas
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound ground beef can substitute with ground turkey or extra beans
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 8 pieces tortillas use flour or warm corn tortillas
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or any cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup tomato passata can substitute with canned tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon oregano or fresh oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add flour and stir to form a paste, cooking for about 2 minutes.
  3. Whisk in chicken stock and tomato passata, along with half of the spice mix. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté finely chopped onion until translucent, then add ground beef and cook until browned.
  5. Add remaining spice mix, refried beans, and black beans. Stir until well mixed and heated.
  6. Spread a layer of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish, fill tortillas with meat mixture, roll and place seam-side down.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese. Bake covered for 10 minutes, then uncover for another 10 minutes.
  8. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, or hot sauce. Serve with Mexican rice or avocado salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, use flour tortillas and ensure enchiladas are coated generously with sauce before baking.

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