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beef enchiladas

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Recipe by
Jane Kaylie
@Recipesnfoodcom
Los Angeles, CA

Calcium Rich Beef Enchilada Recipe is my recommended appetizer which can be used to fulfill your little starving desire

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For beef enchiladas

  • 2 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1/3 c
    finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 tsp
    beef flavor bouillon cube or 1 tsp beef-flavor instant bouillon
  • 1/2 c
    hot water
  • 1-6 oz
    can tomato sauce
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    sugar or sugar substitute
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/2 c
    cold water
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 c
    chopped onion
  • 2 tsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1- 1 1/4 lb
    ground beef
  • 4 oz
    can diced green chili peppers, drained
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 (6 inch)
    corn tortillas
  • 4 oz
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz
    shredded monterey jack cheese

How To Make beef enchiladas

  • 1
    o prepare enchilada sauce, in medium saucepan heat oil; saute ⅓ cup onion and 1 clove garlic until tender.
  • 2
    Dissolve bouillon in ½ cup hot water; add to onion mixture.
  • 3
    Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, sugar, salt, and cumin.
  • 4
    Combine ½ cup cold water and corn starch; gradually stir into tomato sauce mixture.
  • 5
    Simmer to 15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • 6
    To prepare beef filling, in large skillet; Brown ground beef and drain.
  • 7
    Remove from pan.
  • 8
    Add to the pan and saute ¼ cup onion and garlic clove in 2 tsp vegetable oil until tender.
  • 9
    Stir in remaining filling ingredients, return beef, and ¾ cup of the enchilada sauce; simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened.
  • 10
    Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 11
    Spread ½ cup of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of 12x8 inch baking dish.
  • 12
    Set aside. In ungreased skillet, heat 1 tortilla over medium high heat about 15 seconds until warm, turning frequently.
  • 13
    Fill each tortilla with 2 Tbsp beef filling; roll up.
  • 14
    Place seam side down in prepared dish.
  • 15
    Pour remaining enchilada sauce over filled tortillas.
  • 16
    Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
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