Enchiladas Recipe
Corn tortillas rolled and filled with meat, topped with red sauce.
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Ingredients
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Filling
Sauce
Tortillas
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Filling
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Season the Meat
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- 4
Add Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and combined with the meat mixture.
Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Tortillas
In a separate pan, lightly warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side to make them pliable.
- 6
Fill the Tortillas
Place a few tablespoons of the meat filling in the center of each tortilla. Roll them tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- 7
Top with Sauce
Pour the red enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish.
- 8
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
Serving
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, uncover and let cool slightly. Top with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños before serving.