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Ingredients
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Enchilada Filling
Enchilada Sauce
Toppings
Method
Preparation of the Enchilada Filling
- 1
Cook the beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- 2
- 3
Season the mixture
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spices are well combined.
- 4
Add cheese
Remove from heat and add 1 cup of shredded cheese to the meat mixture, stirring until melted and combined.
Preparation of the Enchilada Sauce
- 5
Create the sauce
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- 6
Simmer the sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
Assembling the Enchiladas
- 7
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Fill the tortillas
Take a corn tortilla, add about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center, and roll it up tightly. Place seam side down in a baking dish.
- 9
Repeat
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and meat mixture.
- 10
Pour sauce over
Once all tortillas are assembled in the baking dish, pour the prepared enchilada sauce evenly over the top.
- 11
Add remaining cheese
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of the enchiladas.
- 12
Serving
- 13
Garnish and serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve topped with sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, and sliced jalapeños as desired.
