Description
These Cheesy Chili Con Carne Enchiladas are a delicious Tex-Mex twist on a classic Mexican dish. Tender beef simmered in a flavorful sauce, rolled in soft tortillas, topped with melted cheddar cheese, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups beef broth
- 8 (8 inch) soft flour tortillas
- 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Chopped white onion, for garnishing
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking dish.
- Heat ground beef and onion, then add spices and tomato sauce.
- Whisk flour and beef broth, then add to the meat mixture and simmer.
- Fill tortillas with cheese, roll them up, and place in the baking dish.
- Pour the meat sauce over the tortillas, top with cheese, and bake.
- Garnish with onion and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Lean ground beef is recommended for a healthier option.
- Flour tortillas can be replaced with corn tortillas.
- Adjust spiciness by adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Add sour cream for a creamier texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg