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Chili Cheese Enchiladas

Warm corn tortillas wrapped around shredded chicken and beef, smothered in spiced chili sauce and melted cheese. Ready in under an hour—pure Tex-Mex comfort.

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
545
Protein
42g
Chili Cheese Enchiladas
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. In a skillet over medium heat, cook onion until softened, ~3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add chili powder, stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Mix shredded chicken and ground beef in a bowl with 0.5 cup of the cheese.

  5. Step 5

    Spread 1 cup of chili sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  6. Step 6

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side to make them pliable.

  7. Step 7

    Fill each tortilla with 0.25 cup meat mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.

  8. Step 8

    Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas, then top with remaining 1.5 cups cheese.

  9. Step 9

    Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, ~10 minutes.

  10. Step 10

    Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • aluminum foil

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