How to Make Tex-Mex Beef and Cheese Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tex-Mex cuisine is a vibrant and flavorful style of cooking that combines the best of Texan and Mexican flavors. One of the most iconic dishes in Tex-Mex cuisine is the enchilada, a delicious and comforting dish made of tortillas wrapped around a filling and smothered in a flavorful sauce. In this recipe, we'll be making Tex-Mex Beef and Cheese Enchiladas, a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded American cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Drain off grease and season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Mix in tomato sauce and 2 cups water. Simmer over low heat.
  • Mix remaining water with flour and sugar until flour is dissolved; stir into the simmering meat sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • While the sauce is cooking, heat oil in another skillet over medium-high heat. Warm tortillas in hot oil until pliable. Fill each tortilla with a little bit of cheese, and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish, reserving some of the cheese to sprinkle on top. Pour meat sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    794 cal.

    • Total Fat: 49g
    • Saturated Fat: 24g
    • Cholesterol: 172mg
    • Sodium: 1915mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 47g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 491mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 747mg