Delicious Beef Enchilada Recipe You'll Adore
Vibrant Spicy Beef Enchiladas Recipe
Sink your teeth into these flavorful beef enchiladas tossed with gooey Jack cheese and a zesty red chile salsa. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds!
Ingredients (Streamlined)
For the red chile sauce:- 3 dried ancho chilies, stripped of seeds and stems- Olive oil, as needed- 1 small yellow onion, chopped- 2 cloves garlic, minced- 1/2 cup chile powder (preferably pasilla or ancho)- 2 tsp ground cumin- 1 tsp ground coriander- 1 (14.5-oz) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes- Chicken broth or water, as needed- Salt, to taste
Additional ingredients:- Olive oil- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped- 1 lb ground beef- 12-14 stale corn tortillas- 1/4 cup canola oil, plus more if needed- Shredded Jack cheese, about 3 cups
For garnishing:- Sour cream- Chopped green onions- Chopped cilantro- Sliced pitted black olives
Instructions
- To craft the rich, spicy sauce, immerse ancho chilies in boiling water. Meanwhile, heat a cast-iron skillet with olive oil, sauté the onion and garlic until tender and golden brown. Drain the chilies and blend them along with the sautéed onions, chile powder, cumin, coriander, tomatoes, broth/water, and salt in a blender until smooth. Adjust consistency with more broth/water if needed.
- In a skillet, warm olive oil, sauté the 1/2 yellow onion until golden brown. Cook the ground beef, crumbling it as it cooks, until completely cooked. Drain excess fat. Stir in 1/2 cup red chile sauce thoroughly, and remove from heat.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Spread 1 cup red chile sauce at the bottom.
- Heat canola oil in the cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Quickly fry tortillas, set aside to drain on paper towels.
- Assemble each enchilada: Add beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese, roll tightly, and place in the baking dish. Repeat until you can no longer fit any more (about 12 enchiladas).
- Warm the remaining red chile sauce. Pour it over the enchiladas, followed by the remaining cheese. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Allow for a 5-minute rest before garnishing and serving.
Pro Tip: Rehydrate and blend red chilies for an authentic flavor in the red chile sauce. To adjust the spiciness, add or reduce chile powder according to preference.
- Once the enchiladas are assembled and placed in the baking dish, sprinkle a teaspoon of salt over them for additional seasoning.
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- As you bite into these enchiladas, remember that proper nutrition comes from a well-balanced diet and careful meal planning.
- For an added layer of flavor, you could serve these enchiladas with a pot of steaming green tea, which aids in digestion and can complement the spicy ingredients.
