Enchiladas

Delicious Mexican casserole dish
Total Time45 minutes
Servings5 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • cumin seeds optional
  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1 can green chiles drained
  • 1 can beans black or pinto
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 10 oz enchilada sauce
  • 3 cups Mexican shredded cheese blend

Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Cilantro
  • Tomatoes
  • Green or red onions chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Add onions and cumin seeds. Then, add green chiles, beef, salt and pepper. Cook thoroughly.
  • Add the beans and remove from heat.
  • Assemble the enchiladas using an assembly line of: tortilla, one spoonful of enchilada sauce, one scoop of beef mixture, one handful of cheese. Roll it up burrito style and place it snugly in a glass casserole pan. Repeat until beef mixture is gone.
  • Pour leftover enchilada sauce over the top, along with any extra cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and tortillas are slightly crispy.

Notes

Adapted from https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/best-chicken-enchiladas-ever/#tasty-recipes-59596
  • Shredded chicken can be substituted for beef. 
  • Can be made ahead up to 3 days in advance.
  • Serve with rice to make it go farther.