Best Cheese Cheese Onion Beef Cheese Enchilada Fillings Recipes

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CHEESE AND ONION ENCHILADAS



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When I eat at a Mexican restaurant, I always like to order cheese and onion enchiladas as opposed to the ones with meat in them. I am glad I found this recipe. Whip this recipe up with ingredients you have on hand.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can beans, such as kidney, rinsed and drained (optional)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or monterey and colby)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
8 corn tortillas or 8 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, oregano and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Remove from heat, stir in beans, if using, and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Combine sauce, 2 T water and chili powder.
  • Dip each tortilla into sauce; place on plate.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup cheese-onion mixture down center of tortilla. Roll up, place seam-side down in baking dish. Repeat.
  • Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  • Bake until hot 20-25 minutes.

GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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A simple and delicious recipe for enchiladas!

Provided by RecipesForHolidays.com

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
One 14.5-ounce can chopped tomatoes
Ten 6-inch corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh cilantro, jalapeno peppers, guacamole and sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • PREPARE THE FILLING: In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until the beer is no longer pink (5 to 7 minutes). Spoon out any accumulated fat or liquid and discard. Stir in the flour and seasonings. Add the tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer (covered) for 15 minutes.
  • PREPARE THE SAUCE: In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium-heat. Whisk in the flour and chili powder and cook until lightly browned. Gradually whisk in the broth, tomato sauce and spices. Stir until smooth. Continue to simmer over medium heat until thickened.
  • ASSEMBLE THE ENCHILADAS: Pour 1/2 cup of the sauce into a 13x9-inch baking dish. Warm the corn tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel, 5 at a time) for one minute. Place about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with 1 or 2 tablespoons of cheese. Roll up and place over the sauce in the pan (seam-side down). Drizzle the remaining enchilada sauce on top.
  • Bake, covered, until heated through, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted- 10 to 15 minutes longer.
  • Top individual servings with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 127 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 44 grams fat, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 1550 milligrams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams unsaturated fat

CHEESE & ONION ENCHILADAS



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These are simple, but tasty, and lend themselves well to customization. I often add taco meat or shredded beef. Adjust amounts and ingredients to your personal tastes.

Provided by winsomebulldog

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 12 enchiladas, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 corn tortillas
5 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese or 5 cups Mexican blend cheese, divided
1 cup chopped onion
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
2 (10 ounce) cans red enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Soften tortillas in a hot pan or the microwave.
  • Combine onion, olives, and 4 cups of cheese.
  • Top each tortilla with equal amount of mixture.
  • Roll and insert toothpick to hold in place, or place seam side down in a greased 13" x 9" pan.
  • Pour enchilada sauce over top.
  • Sprinkle with extra 1 cup of cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.4, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 83.8, Sodium 1423.9, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 8.3, Protein 27.8

CHEESE AND BEEF ENCHILADAS



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Beat taco night with enchilada night! These restaurant-style spicy enchiladas will surely please a crowd.

Provided by Sargento

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Sargento

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ pound lean ground sirloin or turkey
1 ½ cups diced red or green bell pepper
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
8 (7 inch) flour or corn tortillas
2 cups SARGENTO® Fine Cut OR Traditional Cut Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican
1 ½ cups salsa or picante sauce
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomato
½ cup light sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat; add meat and bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup meat mixture down center of each tortilla; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up; place seam-side down in greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Spoon salsa over enchiladas.
  • Cover with foil; bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 18 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Serve with lettuce, tomato, if desired, sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Cholesterol 109.7 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 36.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 2079.5 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

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