# Tex-Mex Ground Beef Enchiladas

Cheesy, restaurant-style ground beef enchiladas smothered in a rich homemade red chili sauce.

- Servings: 16 enchiladas
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 6 tbsp beef drippings
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 5 1/2 cup unsalted beef broth
- 6 tbsp new mexico chili powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 16-20 whole corn tortillas
- 2 lbs medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- for topping onion, chopped (optional)

## Instructions

1. Combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/2 cup beef broth.
2. In a pan, cook ground beef with diced onion, minced garlic, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
3. Add tomato paste and the cornstarch-beef broth mixture to the cooked ground beef.
4. For the sauce, melt beef drippings (or butter) in a pan and whisk in all-purpose flour.
5. Add tomato paste, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt, unsalted beef broth, New Mexico chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the roux, whisking until combined and thickened.
6. Assemble the enchiladas by filling corn tortillas with the beef mixture and shredded cheddar cheese, then arrange in a baking dish.

## Tips

- Use butter as a substitute for beef drippings in the sauce.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db6qpgiBBnz/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
- Creator: Claudia
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7a456634-f684-43ce-ae3b-8ab07a4bdb83
- Extracted: 2026-08-20

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