These tasty Mexican ground
beef enchiladas are smothered in a spicy sauce and topped with
cheddar cheese.
Beef
Enchiladas
- 1 tablespoon vegetable
oil
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 pound lean ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped - divided use
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 pound shredded cheddar cheese
- In a medium heavy skillet,
heat oil until shimmering; add tomato sauce, chili powder and
salt; then stir in water. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until
hot. Do not boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate skillet
over medium-high heat, brown the beef. Add half the onion and
cook until fragrant and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Moisten
with part of the enchilada sauce.
- Preheat oven to 400°F
(205°C).
- Dip corn tortillas into
the sauce for a few seconds to soften. Lay tortillas flat in
bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish, overlapping. Begin filling
tortillas with beef, cheese and onion, using up all the beef
but setting aside some of the cheese and onion for the topping.
As each one is filled, roll it tight and place seam-side down
in a row.
- Top enchiladas with remaining
sauce, cheese, and onion. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until
cheese is bubbling, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then
serve.
Makes 12 servings.
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