SLOW-COOKED BEEF ENCHILADAS

Slow-Cooked Beef Enchiladas image

Enchiladas get a beefy boost of goodness from slow-cooked roast. When the meat is done, assemble with tortillas and bake. Top with lettuce and tomatoes if desired. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 enchiladas.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (1-3/4 pounds)
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cold water
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
Optional: Chopped lettuce and chopped tomatoes

Steps:

Rub roast with taco seasoning. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion and broth. Cook, covered, on low 7-8 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast; cool slightly. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking juices in a saucepan; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Shred beef with 2 forks; return to slow cooker., In a small bowl, mix flour and cold water until smooth; add to saucepan. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into meat mixture., Preheat oven to 425°. Spoon 1/2 cup meat mixture off center on each tortilla; top with chiles and 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, seam side down. Top with enchilada sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with chopped lettuce and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.