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Hey there! Have you ever tried Red Chile Beef Enchiladas? They are absolutely delicious! The enchiladas are filled with spiced ground beef, smothered in a tasty red sauce, and topped with melted Mexican cheese blend. Trust me, they are perfect for any meal of the day and will definitely satisfy your taste buds!
Origin of Enchiladas
Did you know that the popular Mexican dish, enchiladas, has its origins dating back to the ancient Mayan civilization? The practice of wrapping tortillas around a filling has been a part of Mexican cuisine for centuries.
Why You’ll Love ❤️ This Recipe
- This recipe is Budget-friendly. Ingredients you probably have in the fridge and pantry… ground beef, store-bought enchilada sauce, spices , cheese, and corn tortillas.
- If you’re looking for a tasty yet easy recipe to make during the week, I’ve got you covered. This one is a breeze to whip up!
- Are you a fan of spicy and flavorful meals that also save you time in the kitchen? If so, you’ll love Red Chile Beef Enchiladas! These delicious enchiladas can be easily prepared ahead of time and heated up in the oven the next day
Ingredients for Red Chile Beef Enchiladas
Enchilada Meat
- Meat: Ground beef
- Veggie: diced white onion, canned diced green chiles
- Spices: Ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt
- Water
Red Chile Sauce
- Sauce: Red Chile enchilada sauce, store-bought or homemade red chile sauce
- Cheese: Mexican cheese blend
- Onion: dice white onion
- Tortillas: corn tortillas
- Toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, diced green onions.
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How to Make Red Chile Beef Enchiladas
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onions, breaking up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease. Add spices, diced green chiles, salt and water. Stir to combine and continue to cook until water is absorbed.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Warm red chile sauce, and pour into a large bowl for dipping corn tortillas.
Pour 1/2 cup of red chile sauce in the bottom of a 13×9 baking dish and spread evenly.
Soften corn tortillas by warming in microwave, wrapped in a dish towel for 30 seconds.
Dip a tortilla in the warm sauce to coat both sides and lay flat on your work surface.
Add a small amount of the meat mixture and 1-2 tablespoons of cheese.
Roll up and place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas
Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese
Bake uncovered until bubbling and cheese is melted.
Cover enchiladas with sauce and top with cheese and onions.
Place the casserole dish in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 350° F degrees.
Top Enchiladas with your favorite topping
- Guacamole
- Pickled red onion
- Avocado Pico de Gallo
- Lettuce & tomatoes, diced green onions, sour cream
What to Serve with Red Chile Beef Enchiladas
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Red Chile Beef Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced white onions
- 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cups red enchilada sauce canned or red chile homemade sauce
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 dozen corn tortillas
- Toppings-sour cream lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onions, breaking up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease. Add spices, diced green chiles, salt and water. Stir to combine and continue to cook until water is absorbed.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Warm red chile sauce, and pour into a large bowl for dipping corn tortillas
- Pour 1/2 cup of red chile sauce into the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish and spread evenly.
- Soften corn tortillas by warming in the microwave, and wrapping in a dish towel for 30 seconds.
- Dip a tortilla in the warm sauce to coat both sides and lay flat on your work surface.
- Add a small amount of the meat mixture and 1-2 tablespoons of cheese.
- Roll up and place the seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas
- Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining cheese
- Bake uncovered until bubbling and the cheese is melted.
- Cover enchiladas with sauce and top with cheese and onions.
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