Enchiladas Recipe
Soft tortillas filled with your choice of meat, topped with cheese and sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Enchiladas
For the Sauce
Method
Prepare the Filling
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or shredded chicken. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
Mix in Cheese
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the meat mixture. Set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
Heat the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the red enchilada sauce, cornstarch, and water. Stir until well combined and let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Assemble the Enchiladas
Prepare Tortillas
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a separate pan, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Fill the Tortillas
Spread a little enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Take a tortilla, place about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center, roll it up, and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Top with Sauce and Cheese
Once all enchiladas are assembled, pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Bake the Enchiladas
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
Let the enchiladas cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite toppings.