TEX-MEX BEEFY ENCHILADAS

27m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a pan over medium heat and add enough oil to cover the tortilla, allowing it to heat up.
  2. 2Lightly fry each tortilla for about 5 seconds or until they begin to blister.
  3. 3Remove the fried tortillas and repeat the process for the remaining tortillas, then set them aside.
  4. 4In a measuring cup, mix tomato paste into the beef broth along with chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  5. 5Stir until everything is well dissolved.
  6. 6Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat.
  7. 7Add diced onion and sauté for a couple of minutes.
  8. 8Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  9. 9Add ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat), cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
  10. 10Break down the meat and allow it to cook for 7 minutes.
  11. 11After 7 minutes, move the meat to the side and allow all the fat to come to the center.
  12. 12Add all-purpose flour to the fat and dissolve it, then mix it all together with the meat.
  13. 13Pour in the beef broth mixture and continue mixing.
  14. 14Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  15. 15Allow it to simmer for 10 minutes or until the broth has thickened up.
  16. 16Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  17. 17Add some of the beef chili gravy sauce into a baking sheet.
  18. 18Grab a tortilla, stuff it with cheese and a little bit of onion, then roll it.
  19. 19Place the rolled enchilada in the baking dish.
  20. 20Cover the enchiladas with the remaining beef chili gravy sauce, ensuring it is even.
  21. 21Top with more cheese.
  22. 22Place the enchiladas in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese completely melts.

Ingredients

  • Whit corn tortillas
  • Oil
  • Medium cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic cloves
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 3.5 unsalted beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp New Mexico chili powder
  • 1.5 tsp paprika
  • 1.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 4 tbsp APF (all purpose flour)

Equipment

panspatulaplatemeasuring cupforkbaking sheetbaking dishoven mitts

Tips

  • Skim the top of the beef gravy to remove the excess oil