Jun 09 2026
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Sonoran Enchilada Recipe

Inspired by Valle Luna
Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Enchilada Filling

Enchilada Sauce

Assembly

Method

Enchilada Filling Preparation

  1. 1

    Brown the Beef

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  2. 2

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  3. 3

    Mix and Simmer Filling

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let simmer for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Cheese

    Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.

Enchilada Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Make Roux

    In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly browned.

  2. 6

    Add Liquids

    Add chili powder and stir for another minute. Then, gradually whisk in the tomato sauce and vegetable broth.

  3. 7

    Simmer Sauce

    Stir in ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Assembling the Enchiladas

  1. 8

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 9

    Prepare Baking Dish

    Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  3. 10

    Fill and Roll Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet until pliable. Fill each tortilla with a portion of the beef filling, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.

  4. 11

    Top with Sauce and Cheese

    Once all tortillas are filled and placed in the dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.

  5. 12

    Bake Enchiladas

    Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

  6. 13

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream.

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