Best Beef Or Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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GARLIC BEEF ENCHILADAS



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Beef enchiladas are typically prepared with corn tortillas, but my husband, Jeff, and I prefer flour tortillas. I use them in this saucy casserole that has irresistible home-cooked flavor and a subtle kick. -Jennifer Standridge, Dallas, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1/3 cup butter
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 to 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Optional toppings: Halved grape tomatoes, minced fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeno peppers, chopped or sliced red onion and cubed avocado

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in flour and seasonings. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes., In a saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute or until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings; heat through. , Pour 1-1/2 cups sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place about 1/4 cup beef mixture off center on each tortilla; top with 1-2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up and place over sauce, seam side down. Top with remaining sauce. , Bake, covered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes longer. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 751 calories, Fat 43g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 2536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

SIMPLE PERFECT ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
One 28-ounce can enchilada or Mexican red sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Canola oil, for frying
10 to 14 corn tortillas
Two 4-ounce cans diced green chilies
1 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped black olives
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
Cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the canola oil and flour. Whisk together and allow to bubble for 1 minute. Pour in the red sauce, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • While the sauce is simmering, brown the ground beef with the onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the fat, add the salt and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • In a small skillet over medium heat, heat some canola oil. Lightly fry the tortillas just until soft. Do not crisp. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all the tortillas have been fried.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Next, one at a time, dip each tortilla into the sauce. Set the sauce-soaked tortilla on a plate. Place on some of the meat mixture, chilies, green onions and black olives. Top with a generous portion of grated Cheddar. Roll up the tortilla to contain the filling inside.
  • Place the tortilla seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas and pour the remaining sauce over the top. End with a generous sprinkling of cheese and any other bits of chiles, green onions or olives you have left over from the filling.
  • Bake the enchiladas for 20 minutes, or until bubbly. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top and serve.

EASY ENCHILADAS (BEEF OR CHICKEN)



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These easy enchiladas are my husband's favorite recipe of mine. Because of the many different options, it is very versatile.

Provided by IBShirley

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 12 enchiladas, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder (I prefer fresh minced)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons chili powder (more or less for your taste)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups shredded cheese (I like the jack or cheddar combos)
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce (I prefer the green sauce)
olive (optional)
12 corn tortillas
oil

Steps:

  • If using chicken, boil chicken in water.
  • Then rinse and shred with fork.
  • Add onion and garlic.
  • If using ground beef, brown with onion and garlic, drain.
  • Add next 7 ingredients (worcestershire sauce through black pepper).
  • In another skillet, heat oil.
  • Add tortillas, one at a time, for 10 seconds on each side.
  • Drain on paper towel.
  • In 10x13 baking pan, pour just enough enchilada sauce in the bottom to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of meat mixture.
  • Cheese, onions, and/or olives can be put inside each enchilada at this time, if desired.
  • Roll tortilla and place seam side down in pan.
  • Continue with remaining tortillas.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas and top with cheese (additional olives may be added if desired).
  • At this time, pan may be refrigerated for several hours or overnight.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes (30 minutes if refrigerated).
  • Top with sour cream.
  • Enjoy!

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