Cheese Smothered Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Cheese Smothered Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste, Heaping; 4 packages Goya Seasoning; 1/4 cups Water; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 2 Tablespoons Flour; 2 cups Milk; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 8 ounces, weight Process Cheese Loaf, Cubed; 4 ounces, weight Canned Green Chiles; 12 Corn Tortillas; 8 ounces, weight Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Divided

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Beef
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste, Heaping
4 packages Goya Seasoning
1/4 cups Water
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Flour
2 cups Milk
Salt And Pepper, to taste
8 ounces, weight Process Cheese Loaf, Cubed
4 ounces, weight Canned Green Chiles
12 Corn Tortillas
8 ounces, weight Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Divided

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a skillet over medium high heat, cook ground beef until browned.
3
Add tomato paste and stir to combine.
4
Add seasoning and water and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the water is absorbed.
5
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
6
Add flour and whisk until smooth.
7
Gradually add milk, stirring well after each addition.
8
Cook and stir about 2 minutes, until sauce is slightly thickened (it will be a bit thin).
9
Remove from heat and stir in half the cheese until melted.
10
Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
11
Stir in green chiles.
12
Add enough cheese sauce to the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish to coat.
13
Roll each corn tortilla with about 1/4 cup of beef and 1-2 tablespoons of cheese.
14
Place them seam side down in baking dish.
15
Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the enchiladas, and sprinkle the remaining cheese over top.
16
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake about 20 minutes or until heated through.
17
You can remove the foil for the last 5 minutes or so of bake time to brown the cheese, if desired.

1155

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Beef, 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste, Heaping, 4 packages Goya Seasoning, 1/4 cups Water, and more.

Yes, Cheese Smothered 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheese Smothered Enchiladas

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Variations & substitutions

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