BEEF ENCHILADAS WITH EASY MOLE SAUCE RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Beef Enchiladas with Easy Mole Sauce Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by lazyhomecook

Number Of Ingredients 16

MOLE SAUCE:
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) can diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
1 ounce square semi-sweet baking chocolate
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
ENCHILADAS:
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 pound cooked ground beef
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
8 (8") flour tortillas
1/2 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine all sauce ingredients in a sauce pan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Cool slightly. Place in food processor. Blend one minute or until smooth; set aside. Melt butter in skillet. Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in 1/2 cup mole sauce, cooked ground beef and cayenne pepper. Mix well. Divide meat mixture evenly among tortillas; roll up. Place into greased 9×13 pan, seam-side down. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until hot&bubbly. Do not over cook or dish will dry out.