A classic Mexican dish combining seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and a delightful homemade enchilada sauce, all rolled in soft tortilla wraps.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
8-10 medium flour or corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken or beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for topping)
Sour cream (optional)
Sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your baking dish.
Prepare the Enchilada Sauce: In a saucepan, heat olive oil, whisk in flour, and cook until golden. Gradually add broth and spices, simmer until thickened.
Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Add spices and cook for another 2 minutes.
Assemble the Enchiladas: Spread a layer of enchilada sauce in a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and cheese, roll tightly.
Top with Sauce and Cheese: Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle with cheese.
Bake the Enchiladas: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
