CHEESE RECIPES RECIPES

Beef And Cheese Enchiladas

Ingredients

corn tortillas for the number of enchiladas there should be enough sauce to make 3-4 dozen
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese per dozen enchiladas

ENCHILADA SAUCE

2 Tablespoons olive oil
2-3 clove garlic, minced
1 medium yellow or white onion, diced
1 teaspoon oregano (I used Mexican oregano but regular is fine)
3 Tablespoons chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon basil
2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chipotle chilli pepper (this is spicy, it can be reduced to taste)
2-3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 can(s) tomato sauce, 8 ounces
4-5 cups water, divided
meat, you can use any meat – ground meat, shredded chicken
diced onions to top enchiladas (optional)

How To Make BEEF AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Step 1: Place a large saucepan on the stove and turn the heat to medium.

Step 2: Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.

Step 3: Add garlic and onions. Sauté until aromatic and translucent.

Step 4: Add 3 cups of water, tomato sauce, all the seasonings. Stir until well mixed.

Step 5: Allow the mixture to boil, then turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 6: Apply cooking spray in a large pan.

Step 7: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Step 8: Generously coat each tortilla with the sauce.

Step 9: Top each tortilla with cheese and meat.

Step 10: Roll each tortilla and arrange them into the prepared pan.

Step 11: Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce over the tortillas.

Step 12: Sprinkle shredded cheese and sliced onions on top.

Step 13: Place them inside the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes.

Step 14: Remove from the oven and serve right away with rice. Enjoy!

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