Enchiladas Recipe
Corn tortillas filled with meat, topped with sauce and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Filling
Sauce and Topping
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- 2
- 3
Season the Mixture
Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the spices to bloom.
Assembly
- 4
Prepare Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Fill the Tortillas
Take a warmed tortilla, place about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center, then roll it up tightly. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Baking and Serving
- 6
Assemble in Baking Dish
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread 1 cup of enchilada sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Place the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in the dish.
- 7
Top with Sauce and Cheese
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- 8
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream on the side.