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20-Min Enchiladas Rojas

Beef enchiladas wrapped in tortillas and smothered in a quick homemade red chile sauce, topped with melted cheese. Ready in 20 minutes and feeds 2–3 hungry people.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
32g
20-Min Enchiladas Rojas
comfortsatisfyingmexicanbeeftendermeltyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Brown ground beef with diced onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up meat, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Drain excess fat. Pour 1 cup red chile sauce into the skillet with beef and stir to coat.

  3. Step 3

    Spread a thin layer of remaining red chile sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  4. Step 4

    Dip each tortilla in warm red chile sauce, fill with beef mixture and 2 tbsp cheese, roll tightly, and lay seam-side down in the baking dish.

  5. Step 5

    Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese. Bake at 375°F for 12 minutes until cheese melts and edges bubble.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and extra sauce if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • wooden spoon
  • oven

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