Best 8 Traditional Mexican Beef Enchiladas Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes embody the spirit of Mexican cuisine like traditional beef enchiladas. This delectable dish, a symphony of flavors and textures, is a testament to the artistry and passion that defines Mexican cooking. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice culinary enthusiast, embarking on a journey to discover the best recipe for traditional Mexican beef enchiladas is a rewarding and tantalizing adventure. Let's delve into the rich history and uncover the secrets behind this iconic dish, taking you on a journey to create an unforgettable dining experience that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Mexico.

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AUTHENTIC BEEF ENCHILADAS



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This recipe is a true taste of Mexico!....Wonderful flavors and just a little spice, So easy to make! Your family and friends will LOVE this one!

Provided by AZ Food Critic

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 Enchiladas, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups beef, shredded
1 small onion, diced
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cups water
4 ounces tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 dozen corn tortilla
1 cup oil, for frying tortillas
4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can black olives, sliced, drained
1 cup sour cream, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium size mixing bowl, add shredded beef and diced onions, mix well and set aside.
  • In a medium size sauce pan, add the oil, flour, and chili powder. Turn to medium heat and whisk the ingredients together.
  • Continue to whisk as the mixture begins to boil for one minute, then whisk in the water, tomato paste, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Allow the sauce to come up to a simmer. Once it reaches a simmering boil it will begin to thicken slightly after about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Add salt to taste and 1/4 teaspoon sugar, mix to combine and then add about 1/4 cup of sauce to the shredded beef mixture and stir to combine. Set aside remaining sauce for enchiladas.
  • In a small size skillet, add oil to medium-high heat. Gently add one tortilla at a time and fry to a semi soft stage. Dab each tortilla with paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • As each tortilla is fried and dabbed with paper towels, stack them to keep them soft for rolling.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or spray with a nonstick cooking spray a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
  • Lay (one at a time) fried tortilla on a flat surface, add about 2 tablespoons shredded beef mixture to the middle of the fried tortilla and top with about 1 teaspoon shredded cheese.
  • Roll the tortilla tightly and place in the baking dish (seam side down). Repeat until all 12 tortillas are filled. (For best results, line the enchiladas into two rows of 6).
  • Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the filled tortillas, and then add remaining shredded cheese evenly to the top of the sauce and top with the sliced olives.
  • Cover baking dish with foil and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until bubbly and hot. Serve with sour cream, optional.
  • Makes: 6 servings.

MEXICAN BEEF ENCHILADAS



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A slightly different twist on an old favorite. Just lovely served with Spanish rice, beans or refritos, and guacamole or pico de gallo. Posted in response to a recipe request.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb ground chuck
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon tequila or 1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 (1 lb) can kidney bean, undrained
3 tablespoons salad oil
1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons flour
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans tomato puree
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 beef bouillon cube, dissolved in
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons finely chopped canned green chilies
1 dash ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
10 corn tortillas
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese or 1 cup cubed monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • PREPARE MEAT FILLING:.
  • Saute ground chuck in a medium skillet with next five ingredients over medium heat until no pink remains and meat is broken up into crumbles.
  • Stir in undrained kidney beans.
  • MAKE TOMATO SAUCE:.
  • Saute garlic and onion in oil over low/medium heat until golden; remove from heat.
  • Stir flour into garlic/onion/oil until smooth.
  • Stir in tomato puree, vinegar and dissolved bouillon cube broth.
  • Bring mixture to boiling point, stirring frequently, over medium heat until thickened.
  • Add chiles, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • TO ASSEMBLE ENCHILADAS:.
  • Preheat oven to 350F and spray your pan with cooking spray.
  • Place about 1/3 cup filling in center of each tortilla; roll up.
  • Arrange, seam side down, in a 13 x 9 x 1-inch baking dish.
  • Pour tomato sauce over all and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 25 minutes.
  • NOTE: Meat filling and tomato sauce may be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
  • Reheat slightly to serve.

EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS



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These beef enchiladas are so easy to make! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Meranda

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ cups red enchilada sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) package flour tortillas
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off grease. Stir 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, and pepper into the beef mixture until cheese is melted. Mix in red enchilada sauce, chili powder, and salt.
  • Warm tortillas in the microwave for about 1 minute. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll tortillas up and place in the casserole dish, seam-side down. Spoon any leftover sauce, black beans, and olives over the tortillas. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 134.1 mg, Fat 45.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 981.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN BEEF ENCHILLADAS



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Wonderful flavors of Mexico, full of tender shredded beef and creamy cheddar cheese, and this sauce is mild and awesome! But you can crank up the heat by adding more cayenne pepper to your liking.

Provided by AZ Food Critic

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 Enchiladas, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups shredded beef
1 small onion, diced
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cups water
4 ounces tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 dozen corn tortilla
1 cup oil, for frying tortillas
4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can black olives, sliced, drained
1 cup sour cream, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium size mixing bowl, add shredded beef and diced onions, mix well and set aside.
  • In a medium size sauce pan, add the oil, flour, and chili powder. Turn to medium heat and whisk the ingredients together.
  • Continue to whisk as the mixture begins to lightly brown, whisk in the water, tomato paste, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Allow the sauce to come up to a simmer. Once it reaches a simmering boil it will begin to thicken slightly after about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Add salt to taste and 1/4 teaspoon sugar, mix to combine and then add about 1/4 cup of sauce to the shredded beef mixture and stir to combine. Set aside remaining sauce for enchiladas.
  • In a small size skillet, add oil to medium-high heat. Gently add one tortilla at a time and fry to a semi soft stage. Dab each tortilla with paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • As each tortilla is fried and dabbed with paper towels, stack them to keep them soft for rolling.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or spray with a nonstick cooking spray a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
  • Lay (one at a time) fried tortilla on a flat surface, add about 2 tablespoons shredded beef mixture to the middle of the fried tortilla and top with about 1 tablespoon shredded cheese.
  • Roll the tortilla tightly and place in the baking dish (seam side down). Repeat until all 12 tortillas are filled. (For best results, line the enchiladas into two rows of 6).
  • Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the filled tortillas, and then add remaining shredded cheese evenly to the top of the sauce and top with the sliced olives.
  • Cover baking dish with foil and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until bubbly and hot. Serve with sour cream, optional.
  • Makes: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1614.7, Fat 152.3, SaturatedFat 55, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 1243, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 4, Protein 32.6

BEEF ENCHILADAS I



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Baked corn tortillas filled with sauteed beef, onion and chile peppers, topped with tomato sauce, sour cream, green onions, and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by sal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped onion
1 pound sirloin steak, cut into bite size strips
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers
4 cups tomato sauce, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
½ cup fresh salsa
¾ cup chopped black olives, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, saute onions until almost translucent. Stir in beef, garlic, and chile peppers, and continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink. Pour in the tomato sauce and chili powder. Mix thoroughly and heat through. Remove from heat.
  • Spoon a little of the meat mixture into a corn tortilla and add small amounts of salsa, Cheddar cheese and olives. Fold the tortilla up and place in the prepared casserole dish. Repeat for the remaining tortillas using up all of the meat mixture. Reserve 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese for topping.
  • Pour the other half of the tomato sauce and sour cream over all of the tortillas. Top with green onions and 1/2 cup of reserved Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 89.4 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 2265.9 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN ENCHILADAS



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This is the real thing! Corn tortillas are dipped in a home made sauce, fried, filled with Mexican queso fresco, then topped with sour cream, lettuce and tomato. My mother in law is from Mexico and taught me to make this delicious dish! Serve with authentic refried beans, it has a taste different from the norm--so good!

Provided by Becky

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 dried chile de arbol peppers
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup water
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
18 (6 inch) corn tortillas
3 cups crumbled queso fresco
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Snap the tops off of the dried chilies, and place in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain the water, and place chilies into a food processor or blender with the garlic and salt. Puree until smooth. Press sauce through a strainer, and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Soak each tortilla in the sauce, then place in the hot oil. Turn over almost immediately, and fry for about 5 seconds on the other side. Remove to a plate that is lined with paper towels. The easiest way to do this is to fry the tortillas and stack them directly on top of each other until you have fried them all. This will keep the tortillas pliable until you are ready to fill them.
  • Take one fried tortilla at a time, and fill with about 2 tablespoons of the queso fresco. Roll up, and place seam side down on a plate. Place three of these on each plate. Top in the following order: Start with a layer of sour cream, then a small handful of lettuce, three tomato slices, 2 more tablespoons of queso fresco, and finally, 1 tablespoon of green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 609.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BEEF ENCHILADAS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Enchiladas, anyone? Seasoned ground beef and black beans are rolled in tortillas, then baked with enchilada sauce and shredded Mexican cheese for a melty, saucy meal that's bound to become a weeknight favorite.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 lb ground beef
3 teaspoons kosher salt
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups enchilada sauce, divided
8 medium flour tortillas
2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
cotija cheese, for garnish - optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili powder and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the salt and black beans and continue cooking until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Add 1 cup of enchilada sauce to the bottom of the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to spread evenly.
  • Scoop ½ cup of the beef mixture onto the lower half of a tortilla, then roll up. Place the rolled tortilla seam side-down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining beef and tortillas, arranging in a row.
  • Top with the remaining cup of enchilada sauce. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese on top.
  • Bake until the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Top the enchiladas with the cilantro and Cotija cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 984 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 58 grams, Sugar 11 grams

BEST BEEF ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are absolutely amazing! Truly a recipe your family will love.

Provided by country_cooker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground beef
¼ onion, finely chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ cups enchilada sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef with onion in a skillet over medium heat until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain grease. Stir 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, parsley, taco seasoning, oregano, and black pepper into the ground beef until cheese has melted. Mix in enchilada sauce, chili powder, garlic, and salt; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Lay a tortilla onto a work surface and spoon about 1/4 cup of meat sauce down the center of the tortilla. Top meat sauce with 1 tablespoon black beans and a sprinkling of black olives. Roll the tortilla up, enclosing the filling, and lay seam-side down into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Spoon any remaining meat sauce over the enchiladas and scatter any remaining black beans and black olives over the top. Sprinkle tortillas with 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese topping is melted and enchiladas and sauce are bubbling, 20 to 22 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1216.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Tips:

  • To make the enchilada sauce, you can use either a blender or a food processor. If using a blender, be sure to blend the sauce until it is smooth and creamy.
  • If you don't have any ancho chiles on hand, you can substitute another type of chile, such as pasilla chiles or guajillo chiles.
  • To make the enchiladas, you can use either corn tortillas or flour tortillas. If using corn tortillas, be sure to soften them by dipping them in hot water before filling and rolling them.
  • When filling the enchiladas, be sure to not overfill them, or they will be difficult to roll.
  • To prevent the enchiladas from sticking to the pan, you can grease the pan with cooking spray or oil before adding the enchiladas.
  • If you are short on time, you can make the enchilada sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can also make the enchiladas ahead of time and bake them just before serving.

Conclusion:

Traditional Mexican beef enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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