Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Tex-Mex cuisine and discover the secrets of creating delectable enchiladas that capture the vibrant flavors and bold spirit of this beloved dish. From selecting the perfect tortillas to crafting delectable fillings and mastering the art of the perfect sauce, this guide will provide you with the essential knowledge and techniques to create mouthwatering Tex-Mex enchiladas that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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TEX-MEX BEEF AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS
Cheese filled tortillas are covered with a spicy meat sauce and cheese before baking. Growing up all my life in South Texas, this dish was a staple!
Provided by RHONDA35
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Drain off grease and season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Mix in the tomato sauce and 2 cups of the water. Simmer over low heat. Mix the remaining water with the flour and sugar until flour is dissolved; stir into the simmering meat sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- While the sauce is cooking, heat oil in another skillet over medium-high heat. Warm tortillas in the hot oil until pliable. Fill each tortilla with a little bit of cheese, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish, reserving some of the cheese to sprinkle on top. Pour the meat sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 172 mg, Fat 49.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 47.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.1 g, Sodium 1915.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
TEX-MEX ENCHILADAS
These are authentic Tex-Mex enchiladas as taught to me by a lady originally from Chihuahua, Mexico who then added a bit of Texas. They are super easy to put together and taste incredible! Watch out though, because there is nothing low-fat about them! I like to assemble these enchiladas in the morning or night before, come home and pop them in the oven. When cold, add 10 more minutes to the baking time. Leave out the onions for picky eaters.
Provided by SHCMEOW
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix the chili and enchilada sauce together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally as it simmers.
- Heat the vegetable oil and chili powder together in a small skillet over medium heat. Gently lay a tortilla in the hot oil and cook until the tortilla starts to puff. Remove with a spatula and place on a plate. Immediately sprinkle about 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped onion down the center of the tortilla; roll the tortilla tightly around the mixture and place, seam-side down, into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat this process until all the tortillas are used.
- Sprinkle about 2/3 of the remaining Cheddar cheese over the rolled enchiladas. Pour the warm chili mixture evenly over the enchiladas. Scatter the remaining Cheddar cheese over the layer of the chili mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 932.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.1 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 59 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.2 g, Sodium 1775.8 mg, Sugar 10 g
TEX-MEX BEEF ENCHILADAS
This recipe is easily doubled; you can bake one batch tonight and freeze another for a no-fuss weeknight meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add flour and cook, whisking occasionally, 1 minute. Add broth, chili powder, chipotle and adobo sauce, and 3/4 cup water; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer until lightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Make filling: In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, and beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. (If freezing, don't place any sauce in baking dish. See Cook's Notes below.) Spoon 1/4 cup sauce in bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Set aside. Make enchiladas: Stack tortillas; wrap in foil, and warm in oven, 10 minutes. Fill each with a heaping 1/4 cup beef mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese; tightly roll up.
- Raise oven heat to 450 degrees. Arrange enchiladas, seam side down, in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve garnished with cilantro and, if desired, a green salad.
TEX-MEX CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Deep in the heart of Texas, they love chicken enchiladas. Pepper jack cheese and an easy, fresh 2-ingredient salsa topping give these an extra kick.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir together soup and enchilada sauce.
- In large bowl, mix 1 cup soup mixture with the chicken, corn and 1 cup of the cheese. In small bowl, set aside 3/4 cup soup mixture. Spread remaining 1 1/2 cups soup mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish.On microwavable plate, stack tortillas and cover with paper towel; heat on High 1 minute to soften. Place about 1/4 cup chicken mixture along middle of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam sides down in baking dish with sauce.
- Pour 3/4 cup soup mixture over enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly around edges.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together tomatoes and cilantro. Spoon tomato mixture over each serving. Garnish with lime wedge, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
TEX-MEX BEEF ENCHILADAS (SALLYE)
Wonderful Tex-Mex enchiladas that are easy to make, impressive to serve, and delicious to eat. Get your taste buds revved up for this dish.
Provided by sallye bates
Categories Beef
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. PREPARATION: Cook Red Hot Enchilada sauce (recipe https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/red-hot-enchilada-sauce.html and set aside. **NOTE:: you can use store bought enchilada sauce if you wish. Preheat oven to 350º Peel onion and cut into quarters, place in food processor. Cut peppers in half, remove stems, seeds and veins and add to food processor Cut stems from cilantro, and add leaves only to food processor. Pulse until finely minced; leave in processor for now Toss two cheeses together in bowl and set aside.
- 2. Heat large heavy non-stick skillet (I use my cast iron) to medium high heat, then add cooking oil,ground chuck, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until meat is "grey". Add onions, peppers and cilantro from food processor and cook about two more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside
- 3. Lightly grease a 9" x 13" baking dish and set aside. Place 4-6 tortillas at a time on paper towel, cover with another paper towel and place in microwave for 20 seconds to soften. (Note: You need to do this in 2 or 3 bunches or the tortillas will get cold while you are working with them) Remove from microwave and place on cutting board or large piece of waxed paper. Take one tortilla and spoon meat mixture down center, sprinkle with a small amount of grated cheese, then roll up and place "seams down" in baking dish. Continue preparing one at a time until all tortillas and meat are used. (It's okay to scrunch the tortillas together, they will still cook)
- 4. Pour the enchilada sauce over the entire dish, sprinkle remainder of cheese over top. You can add more cheese if desired (we like lots of cheese on ours) Place in oven and cook for 25-30 minutes until cheese is crusty and bubbly.
- 5. Serve with salsa, charro or refried beans, and spanish rice for an authentic Tex-Mex platter. ENJOY.
YUMMY TEX-MEX CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Promise you'll like 'em! My mom found this recipe in a newspaper many years ago. It has been a favorite of mine all my life. It's simple, tasty, and makes great leftovers. You can add or subtract any of the ingredients to suit your taste. You might want to make a little extra, the filling makes a great dip and you may not be able to keep your fingers out of it! (prep time doesn't include cooking chicken).
Provided by Female_Yankees_Fan
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first six ingredients in skillet.
- Warm over low heat until cream cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and melt.
- Spoon small amount (about 1/3 cup) down center of each tortilla; roll up and place seam-side down in lightly greased 12 x 7 inches.
- baking dish.
- Spoon remaining picante sauce over enchiladas, cover with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes or until heated through.
- Garnish with lettuce, radishes, and olives if desired.
- ENJOY!
CHEESE & ONION ENCHILADAS WITH TEX-MEX CHILI GRAVY RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Chili gravy: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and continue stirring for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it makes a light brown roux. Add remaining dry ingredients and continue to cook for 1 minute, constantly stirring and blending ingredients. Add chicken broth, mixing and stirring until the sauce thickens. Turn heat to low and let sauce simmer for 15 minutes. May add water, or chicken broth, to adjust thickness, if necessary. Enchiladas: Preheat oven to 450°F. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in a small or medium skillet and heat tortillas, one at a time, on each side. Layer on plate and blot with paper towels. Pour 1/2 cup chili gravy in 7-x9inch baking pan. Put 1/4 cup cheese and 1tablespoon onion in center of each tortilla, roll up, and place, seam-side down, in baking dish. Pour remaining chili gravy over rolled tortillas, top with remaining cheese & onions. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until sauce is bubble and cheese is melted. Serve hot.
MAMA'S TEX-MEX BEEF ENCHILADAS
This was a favorite in my family while I was growing up. I have continued using the original recipe with just a few minor seasoning adjustments. Hope you enjoy. :)
Provided by Terri Rountree
Categories Tacos & Burritos
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Finely chop onion and grate cheese. Heat Chile, set aside.
- 2. Brown ground beef in 12 in. skillet with onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cilantro.
- 3. Drain grease from beef mixture and immediately stir in 1/2 of cheese till it melts.
- 4. Heat 2 corn tortillas in microwave, cover with damp paper towel, for 30 seconds. Take out and spoon meat mixture ( about 2 tblsp.) onto tortilla and roll. Place in 9x13 casserole dish. Repeat until all meat mixture is used. This will make 2 9x 13 pans.
- 5. Pour 1/2 chili in each pan. Cover in cheese.
- 6. Bake for approx. 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with Salsa and Sour Cream.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before starting, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and make the cooking process smoother.
- 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 soften them by dipping them in hot water or wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving them for a few seconds.
- Don't overfill the tortillas: When filling the tortillas, be sure to leave some space at the edges so that you can fold them without the filling spilling out.
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is one of the most important elements of enchiladas, so be sure to choose one that you like. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own from scratch.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly: When baking the enchiladas, be sure to cook them until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will help to hold the ingredients together and make them more flavorful.
Conclusion:
Enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. With a little planning and effort, you can make delicious enchiladas that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a Tex-Mex meal, give enchiladas a try!
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