My Go To TEX-MEX BEEFY ENCHILADAS: Fast & Easy Enchilada Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers fewer calories, while Monterey Jack is usually cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and can be used as a healthier substitute.

Heat oil in a pan at medium heat and lightly fry tortillas for about 5 seconds until they begin to blister, then set aside.

Mix tomato paste into beef broth and dissolve with chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

In a pan over medium heat, heat oil and sauté chopped onion for a couple of minutes.

Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add ground beef and season with cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt; cook for 7 minutes until browned.

Move meat to the side, add flour to the fat, and mix together.

Add the broth mixture and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Spread half of the beef chili gravy in a baking dish.

Stuff tortillas with cheese and onion, roll them up, and place in the baking dish.

Cover enchiladas with remaining sauce and top with more cheese.

Bake in the oven for 10 minutes until cheese is melted.

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