California Style Enchiladas Recipe

Name: California Style Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 8 medium size flour tortillas; 2 cups mexican cheese (If 4 blend is not available, mild cheddar will work); 1 (2 ounce) can Old El Paso green chilies (or other brand); 1 bunch green onion; 1/2 onion; 1 garlic clove (Minced); 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 (8 ounce) can of hunt's chopped tomatoes, sour cream and shredded lettuce (optional for topping); 3 (8 ounce) cans enchilada sauce (Old El Paso Recommended)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
8 medium size flour tortillas
2 cups mexican cheese (If 4 blend is not available, mild cheddar will work)
1 (2 ounce) can Old El Paso green chilies (or other brand)
1 bunch green onion
1/2 onion
1 garlic clove (Minced)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 (8 ounce) can of hunt's chopped tomatoes, sour cream and shredded lettuce (optional for topping)
3 (8 ounce) cans enchilada sauce (Old El Paso Recommended)

1
Combine Beef, onions, oregano, garlic, the thick part of the green onion and green chili's into frying pan and cook until beef is browned; Drain but do not rinse. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Place a thin layer of enchilada sauce into about a 9x13 baking dish, just enough to fill the bottom.
3
Place 1/4 to 1/2 cup of beef mixture into tortilla. Roll as you would a burrito and place into baking dish. Repeat 8 times until baking dish is full.
4
Pour remaining enchilada sauce into baking dish, ensuring no tortilla is visible upon doing so. Dish will be near 2/3 full of sauce, this is okay.
5
Top wraps with any remaining beef mixture, spread evenly.
6
Spread cheese over baking dish, ensure each wrap has been topped with cheese. Its not uncommon to create an entire layer of cheese over top of the wraps.
7
Spread remaining green onions over cheese layer.
8
Bake in oven for about 20 minutes, until sauce is warmed and cheese is melted.
9
Scoop each out onto a plate with a spatula or large spoon, top with sauce from pan if desired.
10
Top with tomatoes, lettuce and sour cream if desired. Best served with refried beans and Zateran's Spanish rice.

1489

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 8 medium size flour tortillas, 2 cups mexican cheese (If 4 blend is not available, mild cheddar will work), 1 (2 ounce) can Old El Paso green chilies (or other brand), and more.

Yes, California Style Enchiladas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

California Style Enchiladas

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