Enchilada Combo Recipe
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Ingredients
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Enchilada Combo - Chicken Enchiladas
Enchilada Combo - Beef Enchiladas
Enchilada Combo - Cheese Enchiladas
Enchilada Combo - Sides
Method
Enchilada Combo - Chicken Enchiladas
- 1
Filling
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in shredded chicken, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 2-3 minutes to meld flavors. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
- 2
Prepare tortillas
Wrap 8 small corn tortillas in a damp towel and microwave 30 seconds to soften for easy rolling.
- 3
Assemble enchiladas
Spread about 1/4 cup of green chile sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place 2-3 tablespoons of chicken filling in each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the pan.
- 4
Sauce and cheese
Pour the remaining 1 3/4 cups of enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheese on top.
- 5
Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes.
- 6
Enchilada Combo - Beef Enchiladas
- 7
Beef filling
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil. Sauté diced onion until translucent, add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and cook 1 minute to bloom spices.
- 8
Sauce
Warm 1.5 cups red enchilada sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- 9
Tortillas prep
Warm 8 small tortillas to soften (microwave or steam).
- 10
Assemble
Place 2-3 tablespoons of beef filling and a small handful of cheese on each tortilla, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in a baking dish.
- 11
Top and bake
Pour warm sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- 12
Serve
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sides as desired.
Enchilada Combo - Cheese Enchiladas
- 13
Preheat and prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Warm 2 cups red enchilada sauce. Lightly oil a baking dish.
- 14
Tortillas
Soften 8 small tortillas as above.
- 15
Fill and roll
Spread a thin layer of cheese inside each tortilla (about 2 tablespoons per tortilla, total 1 cup cheese). Roll tightly.
- 16
Sauce and bake
Dip or spoon sauce over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 17
Enchilada Combo - Sides
- 18
Rice prep
Rinse 1 cup long-grain white rice. In a pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil and lightly toast rice until glossy. Add 2 cups water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-18 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes.
- 19
Beans
In a saucepan, gently warm 1 cup refried beans until hot, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if too thick.
- 20
Serving setup
Arrange enchiladas on plates with a scoop of rice and beans. Top with salsa, cilantro, salsa verde or lime wedges as desired.
