Easy Enchiladas (Beef Or Chicken) Recipe

Name: Easy Enchiladas (Beef Or Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
If using chicken, boil chicken in water.
2
Then rinse and shred with fork.
3
Add onion and garlic.
4
If using ground beef, brown with onion and garlic, drain.
5
Add next 7 ingredients (worcestershire sauce through black pepper).
6
In another skillet, heat oil.
7
Add tortillas, one at a time, for 10 seconds on each side.
8
Drain on paper towel.
9
In 10x13 baking pan, pour just enough enchilada sauce in the bottom to coat the bottom of the pan.
10
Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of meat mixture.
11
Cheese, onions, and/or olives can be put inside each enchilada at this time, if desired.
12
Roll tortilla and place seam side down in pan.
13
Continue with remaining tortillas.
14
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas and top with cheese (additional olives may be added if desired).
15
At this time, pan may be refrigerated for several hours or overnight.
16
Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes (30 minutes if refrigerated).
17
Top with sour cream.
18
Enjoy!

810

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Easy Enchiladas (Beef Or Chicken) 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.

Easy Enchiladas (Beef Or Chicken)

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