blondie's tex-mex beef enchiladas

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Blondie Pussycat
The Rockies!, NM

I have been making these as long as I have been an adult. They rock! Over the years, I tried to change them, but this is still the original ones my family likes the best. I hope you enjoy them.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 -5
prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For blondie's tex-mex beef enchiladas

  • 2 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1
    small or 1/2 medium sweet yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, finely minced
  • 1 1/2 lb
    very lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 lg
    can chili, no beans (i use wolf brand) & 1/2 cup water
  • 10-12
    corn tortillas
  • 8 oz
    sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make blondie's tex-mex beef enchiladas

  • 1
    In large hot skillet, pour in oil. Heat till shimmery. Add onions and saute' for 2-3 minutes on med heat. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add ground beef, cumin and chili powder; break up into very small crumbles. Cook till not pink. Set aside.
  • 2
    In saucepan warm canned chili, and about 1/2 cup water, stirring frequently till bubbly. Turn off heat.
  • 3
    Pre heat oven to 350*. Spray Pam in a 13"x9" pyrex or baking pan. Pour enough chili in pan to cover the bottom.
  • 4
    In a small hot non-stick skillet, add small amt water (about 1 TBSP.) With tongs, put a tortilla in skillet; turn in 10 seconds;remove from pan in 10 seconds. Place in baking pan and fill w/ 1/4 cup meat mixture and roll tortilla; place seam side down. Repeat with remaining tortillas till pan is full.
  • 5
    Pour rest of chili on top of enchiladas. Now sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or till cheese is bubbly and turning brown around edges of pan.
  • 6
    Serving Suggestions: Serve with mexican rice and beans of style and choice (pintos or black). Also have crispy tortilla chips (I use Calidad) and salsa.
  • 7
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ENJOY~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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