BEEF ENCHILADAS | Easy Enchilada Sauce Recipe | How To Make Cheesy Baked Enchiladas

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese offers fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

Heat a skillet with a little oil and sauté diced onion until translucent.

Add minced garlic and cook briefly.

Add ground beef, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until browned.

Set the cooked beef aside to cool.

Warm corn tortillas on a griddle with oil until pliable, being careful not to overcook them.

In a pan, heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil and whisk in 4 tablespoons flour to make a roux.

Add a chicken bouillon cube to the roux and dissolve it, mixing well.

Add 2 cups of water gradually while whisking to avoid lumps, then add chili powder and seasonings.

Once the sauce is smooth, set it aside.

Assemble enchiladas by adding a bit of cheese and ground beef to each tortilla, rolling them tightly.

Place rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish, reserving some cheese for topping.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Let the enchiladas set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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