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Beef Enchiladas

Cultural Context

Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish that dates back to the Aztec civilization. They consist of corn tortillas filled with various ingredients, typically meat, and are topped with a chili sauce. The dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of Mexico, where corn is a staple food. Variations exist across regions, with different fillings and sauces, making enchiladas a versatile and beloved meal.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground beef
7 flour tortillas
half onion chopped
1 garlic clove
1 can red enchilada sauce
1 can green chiles
ground black pepper to taste
1/4 tsp cumin
1 tsp chicken bouillon
Himalayan salt to taste
8 oz Mexican cheddar jack cheese
a few dashes of olive oil

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.

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2

In a pan, heat a few dashes of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.

3

Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, seasoning with ground black pepper, cumin, chicken bouillon, and Himalayan salt.

4

Stir in the red enchilada sauce and green chiles, mixing well to combine.

5

Take a flour tortilla, fill it with the beef mixture, and roll it up. Place it seam side down in a baking dish.

6

Repeat with the remaining tortillas and beef mixture.

7

Top the rolled enchiladas with Mexican cheddar jack cheese.

8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Enchiladas de Carne
Local Name: Enchiladas de res

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