
Ingredients
Garlic Beef Filling
- 500 g beef mince
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Enchilada Sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 400 g canned tomato sauce
- 300 ml beef broth
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Enchiladas
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 200 g gated cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- fresh coriander chopped (for garnish)
- sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
For the Garlic Beef Filling:
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat a bit of oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until fragrant and onions are translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook until it's browned and crumbled.
- Stir in the chopped bell pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the bell pepper is tender. Set aside.
For the Enchilada Sauce:
- In a separate saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and chili powder to create a roux. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until it's slightly browned.
- Gradually whisk in the tomato sauce, beef broth, minced garlic, and ground cumin.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To Assemble the Enchiladas:
- Spread a small amount of the enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Warm the corn tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave until they are pliable.
- Spoon a portion of the beef filling onto each tortilla and sprinkle with a little grated cheese.
- Roll up the tortillas and place them seam side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake the enchiladas in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve the garlic beef enchiladas with sour cream if desired and enjoy!These enchiladas make for a delicious and satisfying meal. Adjust the spiciness level to your liking by using more or less chili powder in the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Garlic Beef Enchiladas
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
780
% Daily Value*
Fat
52
g
80
%
Saturated Fat
21
g
131
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
17
g
Cholesterol
139
mg
46
%
Sodium
1270
mg
55
%
Potassium
1041
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
8
g
33
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
40
g
80
%
Vitamin A
3355
IU
67
%
Vitamin C
48
mg
58
%
Calcium
475
mg
48
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.