Best 4 Grandmas Enchiladas Recipes

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In the realm of Mexican cuisine, few dishes hold a more revered position than the legendary "Grandma's Enchiladas." This iconic dish, often passed down through generations, embodies the essence of comfort food, evoking nostalgic memories and satisfying cravings in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned home cook looking to elevate your culinary skills or a novice yearning for a taste of tradition, this guide will lead you through the tantalizing journey of discovering the best recipe for "Grandma's Enchiladas." Prepare to embark on a flavorful expedition as we explore the secrets behind this beloved dish, uncovering the perfect balance of textures, spices, and ingredients that will undoubtedly make your taste buds sing. So gather your apron, fire up the stove, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA KAY'S CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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A simple but tasty enchilada recipe. A family favorite.

Provided by swannkitten

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
½ (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
24 flour tortillas
2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2 cups half and half
1 cup chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 11x15-inch baking dish.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan with enough water to barely cover; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove from the pan, drain, and shred with two forks. Place the shredded chicken into a bowl and mix with 8 ounces of Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and canned green chilies.
  • Spoon about 3 tablespoons of chicken mixture in a line down the center of each tortilla and fold the tortilla in half, enclosing the filling. Starting at the filled side, roll the folded tortilla into a cylinder. Place the rolls into the prepared baking dish with the seam sides down.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the soup, half-and-half, chicken broth, and about 1/3 of the 2nd package of shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. Pour the sauce over the enchiladas, sprinkle remaining Colby-Monterey Jack cheese over the casserole, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and the cheese topping is melted and beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.7 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 95.7 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1194.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

GRANDMA'S ENCHILADAS RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by á-13856

Number Of Ingredients 14

Serve with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
3 pounds boneless beef chuck-eye roast, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/4 cup red wine
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • 1. BROWN BEEF Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 300 degrees. Pat beef dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook half of beef, turning occasionally, until well browned all over, about 8 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Repeat with remaining oil and beef. 2. COOK AROMATICS Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot. Add onions and ½ teaspoon salt and cook over medium heat until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until spices darken, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato sauce and wine and bring to boil. 3. BRAISE BEEF Add browned beef, along with any accumulated juices, to pot. Transfer pot to oven and cook, covered, until meat is fork-tender, 2 to 2½ hours. Transfer beef to large bowl. Strain sauce through fine-mesh strainer, discarding solids, and set aside. (You should have about 2 cups sauce.) 4. MAKE FILLING Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees. Spread ¾ cup sauce over bottom of 13- by 9-inch baking dish; set aside. When beef is cool enough to handle, shred into bite-sized pieces. Add 1 cup cheese and additional ¼ cup sauce and toss to combine. 5. ASSEMBLE Spray tortillas on both sides with cooking spray and arrange on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until they are warm and pliable, about 1 minute. Arrange warm tortillas on work surface. Place 1/3 cup beef mixture in center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and arrange, seam-side down, in prepared baking dish. 6. BAKE Pour remaining sauce evenly over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake until cheese is melted and enchiladas are heated through, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve. ASSEMBLING ENCHILADAS Sandwiching the filled, rolled tortillas between layers of sauce is a key to an integrated, well-seasoned dish. 1. Spread 3/4 cup of sauce evenly over bottom of dish. 2. Fill tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down over sauce in baking dish. 3. Pour remaining 1 cup sauce over enchiladas to coat evenly. 4. Sprinkle enchiladas with cheese and cover dish tightly with foil before baking.

GRANDMA'S ENCHILADAS



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if you like mexican food you'll love this dish! i learned how to make enchilladas this way from my mom who learned from my grandma. i usually make a whole tray & then my boyfriend takes leftovers to work & brags to everyone about how good it is!! another traditional way to serve this is for breakfast with a fried egg on top (omg, heaven!) i usually make the full fat version but see the note at the bottom for a low fat version that still tastes great!

Provided by catalinacrawler

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon sage
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 bay leaves
2 cups white onions, diced
18 corn tortillas
1 cup vegetable oil, divided
3 cups red chili sauce (i use Red Chili Sauce or la victoria enchillada sauce)
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
lettuce (optional)
tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into small pieces and add enough water (or chicken broth) to cover.
  • Season water with sea salt, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, oregano, sage, lemon juice & bay leaves.
  • Some of the seasonings might seem like a lot but when you're boiling you have to make the water strong so the flavor gets into the chicken.
  • Bring to a boil & cover, you don't want to boil too hard or all your water will evaporate.
  • Let boil for 60 minutes or until chicken falls apart easily.
  • While chicken is boiling, sauté onion in a small skillet, remove from skillet & set aside.
  • Using the same skillet, add ½ cup oil & heat to medium/high, sprinkle with some salt.
  • fry corn tortillas until lightly browned but not crispy (about 10 seconds per side), add more oil if needed until all tortillas are cooked.
  • Once chicken is done reserve 2 cups chicken broth and shred chicken.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Put chili sauce in a wide bowl or sauce pan.
  • Using tongs, dip cooked tortillas in chili sauce and layer the bottom of a 6x9 size casserole dish (should fit 2 across & 3 down).
  • Add a layer of chicken, cheese, onions and sprinkle with chicken broth (I usually use a turkey baster).
  • Repeat until the dish is full...this size dish should fit 3 layers. (tortilla, chicken, cheese, onion & broth).
  • Sprinkle top of dish with more chili sauce and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. usually i turn the broiler on for a minute or two at the end to get the top crispy.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • i serve with shredded lettuce & diced tomato topped with taco sauce.
  • Note: for a lower fat version, use low fat cheese & heat tortillas on the stove top instead of frying....the dark rings give them more flavor than steaming. For smaller dishes cut tortillas in half to fit one single later across the bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.3, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 88.1, Sodium 887.6, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 27.7

GRANDMA'S ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Grandma's Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by samanthajham1988

Categories     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 jug tomato juice
3 tablespoons peanut butter
2 (12 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
30 corn tortillas
12 eggs
4 cups grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • combine tomato juice, enchilada sauce and peanut butter in large pan on medium heat stirring until peanut butter dissolves.
  • turn heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • grate 4 cups cheese or more as needed while sauce simmers.
  • season sauce to taste.
  • fry all 12 eggs keeping yolks runny and warm.
  • dunk corn tortillas individually and stack three to a plate and top with an egg and cheese.
  • enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 800.6, Fat 41.9, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 451.1, Sodium 1683.7, Carbohydrate 66.3, Fiber 10, Sugar 10.1, Protein 42.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortillas. Corn tortillas are the traditional choice for enchiladas, but you can also use flour tortillas. If you're using corn tortillas, be sure to soak them in warm water for a few minutes before filling them, to make them more pliable.
  • Don't overfill the tortillas. You want the tortillas to be able to hold the filling without breaking, but you also don't want them to be so full that they're difficult to roll up.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what really makes enchiladas special. Be sure to use a sauce that has a lot of flavor, and that complements the other ingredients in the dish.
  • Cook the enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will ensure that the enchiladas are cooked through and that the cheese is nice and gooey.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and Pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

Enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. By following these tips, you can make sure that your enchiladas turn out perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

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