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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
2 cucharadas de aceite vegetal para la salsa roja
10 piezas de chile guajillo
2 piezas de chile de árbol para la salsa roja
3 piezas de chile chipotle adobado para la salsa roja
3 dientes de ajo para la salsa roja
1/2 pieza de cebolla troceada, para la salsa roja
4 piezas de jitomate troceado, para la salsa roja
1 taza de puré de jitomate para la salsa roja
1/2 taza de caldo de res para la salsa roja
suficiente de sal y pimienta para la salsa roja
1 cucharada de aceite vegetal
1 cucharada de ajo finamente picado
1 taza de cebolla fileteada
2 tazas de falda de res cocida y deshebrada
1 cucharada de aceite vegetal para la salsa verde
3 dientes de ajo para la salsa verde
1 pieza de cebolla para la salsa verde
5 piezas de chile cuaresmeño para la salsa verde
10 piezas de tomate verde para la salsa verde
1/4 de taza de cilantro para la salsa verde
1 taza de caldo de pollo para la salsa verde
1 cucharada de comino para la salsa verde
suficiente de aceite vegetal para freír tortillas
12 piezas de tortillas de maíz
2 tazas de queso asadero rallado
1 taza de pico de gallo para servir

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

Prepare the red sauce by heating 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan and adding the guajillo chiles, árbol chiles, chipotle chiles, garlic, chopped onion, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Cook until well combined and set aside.

2

In another pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté the finely chopped garlic and sliced onion until translucent.

3

Add the shredded beef to the onion and garlic mixture and stir to combine.

4

Prepare the green sauce by heating 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a separate pan. Sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.

5

Add the cuaresmeño chiles, tomatillos, cilantro, chicken broth, and cumin to the pan. Cook until everything is well blended and set aside.

6

Fry the corn tortillas in enough vegetable oil until they are slightly crispy.

7

Assemble the enchiladas by filling each tortilla with the beef mixture, rolling them up, and placing them in a serving dish.

8

Top the enchiladas with the red and green sauces, sprinkle with cheese, and serve with pico de gallo.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Enchiladas de Carne
Local Name: Enchiladas de res

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