Savor the bold taste of Tex-Mex with our Beef Enchiladas. Featuring seasoned ground chuck, vibrant veggies, and a zesty Red Hot Enchilada sauce, these rolled delights are baked to cheesy perfection. Dive into a quick and easy recipe that brings the essence of Tex-Mex cuisine to your table. Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Coarse ground chuck | 2-3 lb. |
| Cooking oil | 2 Tbsp |
| Medium white onion | 1 |
| Jalapeno or serrano peppers | 2-3 medium |
| Fresh cilantro | 1/3 bunch |
| Chili powder | 1 Tbsp |
| Smoked paprika | 1 Tbsp |
| Sea salt | 1 tsp |
| Ground black pepper | 1 tsp |
| Homemade corn or flour tortillas | 12+ (links in comments or store-bought) |
| Grated Monterey jack cheese | 1 cup |
| Grated Mexican blend cheese | 1 cup |
Instructions:
- Prepare Red Hot Enchilada Sauce:
- Follow your preferred recipe to make the enchilada sauce. Set aside.
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Vegetable Mixture:
- Peel and slice the onion.
- In a food processor, combine sliced onion, jalapeno/serrano peppers, cilantro, and bay leaves. Pulse until minced.
- Cheese Mix:
- In a small bowl, mix Monterey Jack and Mexican blend cheeses.
- Cook Ground Chuck:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chili powder, smoked paprika, ground chuck, salt, and pepper.
- Stir and cook until ground chuck turns grey.
- Add minced vegetable mixture, cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Prepare Tortillas:
- Heat tortillas in the microwave (6 at a time) until soft.
- Assembly:
- Spoon meat mixture onto a tortilla, sprinkle with cheese mix, and roll. Repeat for all tortillas.
- Baking Dish:
- Apply cooking spray to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place rolled tortillas in the dish.
- Enchilada Sauce and Cheese:
- Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve. Enjoy your Tex-Mex Beef Enchiladas!