Tex-Mex Beef Enchiladas

Savor the bold taste of Tex-Mex with our Beef Enchiladas. Featuring seasoned ground chuck, vibrant veggies, and a zesty Red Hot Enchilada sauce, these rolled delights are baked to cheesy perfection. Dive into a quick and easy recipe that brings the essence of Tex-Mex cuisine to your table. Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite!

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Ingredients:

Ingredients Quantity
Coarse ground chuck 2-3 lb.
Cooking oil 2 Tbsp
Medium white onion 1
Jalapeno or serrano peppers 2-3 medium
Fresh cilantro 1/3 bunch
Chili powder 1 Tbsp
Smoked paprika 1 Tbsp
Sea salt 1 tsp
Ground black pepper 1 tsp
Homemade corn or flour tortillas 12+ (links in comments or store-bought)
Grated Monterey jack cheese 1 cup
Grated Mexican blend cheese 1 cup

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Red Hot Enchilada Sauce:
    • Follow your preferred recipe to make the enchilada sauce. Set aside.
  2. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
  3. Vegetable Mixture:
    • Peel and slice the onion.
    • In a food processor, combine sliced onion, jalapeno/serrano peppers, cilantro, and bay leaves. Pulse until minced.
  4. Cheese Mix:
    • In a small bowl, mix Monterey Jack and Mexican blend cheeses.
  5. Cook Ground Chuck:
    • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add chili powder, smoked paprika, ground chuck, salt, and pepper.
    • Stir and cook until ground chuck turns grey.
    • Add minced vegetable mixture, cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  6. Prepare Tortillas:
    • Heat tortillas in the microwave (6 at a time) until soft.
  7. Assembly:
    • Spoon meat mixture onto a tortilla, sprinkle with cheese mix, and roll. Repeat for all tortillas.
  8. Baking Dish:
    • Apply cooking spray to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
    • Place rolled tortillas in the dish.
  9. Enchilada Sauce and Cheese:
    • Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
    • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  10. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  11. Serve:
    • Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve. Enjoy your Tex-Mex Beef Enchiladas!

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