Mexico Street Food (Beef Enchiladas) Recipe with Chef Hoskey

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 oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.

In a medium frying pan on medium heat, add 2 tbsp cooking oil and brown the ground beef until it is completely cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.

Add seasonings: chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, adobo seasoning, and cumin, along with garlic, onions, and bell peppers. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the green chiles and refried beans, cooking for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce until combined. Set aside.

To assemble the enchiladas, lay out a tortilla, spread one tablespoon of the ground beef mixture and cheese, then roll the tortilla closed and place seam-side down in the baking pan.

In the baking pan, add 1 cup of enchilada sauce, spreading it on the bottom. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the pan. Once all tortillas are lined up, spread the remaining enchilada sauce on top and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.

Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and sour cream if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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