Ground Beef – The hearty filling made from ground beef seasoned with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano, providing a savory base for the enchiladas.
Homemade Enchilada Sauce – A rich, flavorful sauce made from a blend of spices, beef broth, and tomato paste that brings depth and a slight kick to the dish.
Corn Tortillas – Soft corn tortillas that are lightly fried and then dipped in enchilada sauce, giving them a flavorful and tender base for rolling up the beef filling.
Monterey Jack Cheese – A creamy, meltable cheese that adds richness and gooeyness, perfectly complementing the spiced beef and homemade enchilada sauce.
Spices – A blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano, which infuses both the beef filling and the sauce with deep, aromatic flavor.
Tomato Sauce and Tomato Paste – These ingredients contribute to the base of the homemade enchilada sauce, adding a smooth, tangy flavor that balances the richness of the beef and cheese.
Beef Enchiladas With Extra Cheese On Top
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
3/4 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 cup tomato sauce
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
1/4 cup oil or butter, canola, vegetable, or avocado oil
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups beef broth, LOW or NO SODIUM
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Enchiladas
1/4 cup canola oil
12-15 white corn tortillas
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
Instructions
Ground Beef
Cook the ground beef over medium heat. Break the beef up while it cooks, cook until browned and no longer pink.
Turn the heat off. Drain the grease. Add the seasonings to the meat, stir to combine. Then stir in the tomato sauce. Set aside.
Homemade Enchilada Sauce:
Heat the oil or butter in a medium size skillet over medium heat.
Add in the flour and stir to mix. Will be a thick mixture. Allow this to cook for just 1-2 minutes.
Add in the spices. Stir to form a thick paste.
Stir in the broth and tomato paste. Stir until smooth. Continue to heat to just below a simmer, sauce will thicken slightly.
