Enchilada Beef (Microwave) Recipe

Name: Enchilada Beef (Microwave)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: ½ cup chopped onion; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 cup tomato juice; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies, drained; 2 tablespoons dry enchilada mix; 2 teaspoons dry enchilada mix; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, divided; ½ cup coarsely crushed corn chips; additional corn chips (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup chopped onion
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup tomato juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies, drained
2 tablespoons dry enchilada mix
2 teaspoons dry enchilada mix
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
½ cup coarsely crushed corn chips
additional corn chips (optional)

1
Place onion in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
2
Crumble beef over onion and mix well.
3
Cover and cook on high for 4-6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, stirring once; drain.
4
Stire in the tomato juice, tomato paste, green chilies and enchilada sauce mix (2 tbs + 2 tsp).
5
Spread half of beef mixture in a 2-qt.
6
microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
7
Top with remaining beef mixture.
8
Cover and microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
9
Sprinkle with crushed corn chips and remaining cheese.
10
Microwave 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.
11
Serve with additional corn chips if desired.
12
(This recipe was tested in an 1,100-watt microwave).

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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: ½ cup chopped onion, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 cup tomato juice, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Enchilada Beef (Microwave) 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.

Enchilada Beef (Microwave)

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