Original Recipe Enchiladas Recipe
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Ingredients
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Filling
Enchilada Assembly
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Cook the beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Mix in tomatoes and spices
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- 4
Combine with cheese
Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese into the beef mixture until melted and combined. Set aside.
Enchilada Assembly
- 5
Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Prepare tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until they are pliable.
- 7
Fill tortillas
Spread about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling.
- 8
Arrange in baking dish
Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 9
Add enchilada sauce
Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the filled tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
- 10
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Garnish and serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Top with sour cream and chopped cilantro before serving.