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Beef Enchiladas

Beef Enchiladas

American
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60 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

60 min · 8 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

590 kcalper person
Protein 36g
Carbs 42g
Fats 30g

About this dish

Corn tortillas are rolled around spiced shredded beef, smothered in a deep red chilli sauce and baked under melted cheese until bubbling.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Onionfinely chopped1
  • Garlic clovesminced2

Meat & Poultry

  • Beef Mince15% fat500 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Cheddar Cheesegrated200 g

Tins & Jars

  • Chopped Tomatoestinned400 g

Dried Goods

  • Plain flour2 tbsp
  • Corn tortillas8

Spices & Seasonings

  • Ground Cumin1 tsp
  • Chilli powderdivided3 tbsp
  • Saltto taste

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable stock250 ml
  • Vegetable Oil15 ml

Utensils

  • Large frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer
  • Baking dish
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Add the garlic and beef mince and cook, breaking it up, until well browned and a meat thermometer reads at least 71°C, about 8 minutes.

Approx. 10 minutes
3

Stir in the ground cumin and 1 tablespoon of the chilli powder and cook for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and set aside.

Approx. 3 minutes
4

In a saucepan, whisk the remaining chilli powder and the plain flour into a little of the vegetable stock to form a smooth paste.

Approx. 4 minutes
5

Whisk in the chopped tomatoes and remaining stock and simmer for 8 minutes until thickened into a sauce, then season with salt.

Approx. 10 minutes
6

Warm the corn tortillas for 20 seconds on each side to make them pliable, then fill each with the beef mixture and roll tightly.

Approx. 8 minutes
7

Arrange the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish, pour over the chilli sauce and scatter with the cheddar.

Approx. 4 minutes
8

Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Approx. 15 minutes