Enchiladas With Red Sauce Recipe

Name: Enchiladas With Red Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. rubbed sage; 1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed tomatoes (undrained); red sauce; 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 1 c. finely chopped onion; 1 c. sliced ripe olive; 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Colby Jack cheese; sour cream; sliced ripe olives

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. rubbed sage
1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed tomatoes (undrained)
red sauce
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 c. finely chopped onion
1 c. sliced ripe olive
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Colby Jack cheese
sour cream
sliced ripe olives

1
Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet, stirring to crumble meat.
2
Drain and return mixture to skillet.
3
Add flour and next 5 ingredients, stirring well.
4
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Pour 1 1/2 cups red sauce into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
6
Set aside. Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and heat at 350u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until softened.
7
Combine 1 cup chopped onion and 1 cup sliced olives; stir well.
8
Working with 1 tortilla at a time, keeping remaining tortillas covered and warm, sprinkle 2 heaping tablespoonfuls of onion olive mixture down center of tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup meat mixture.
9
Roll tortilla tightly and place in prepared dish, seam side down.
10
Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese.
11
Bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
12
Top enchiladas with sour cream and olives.
13
6 servings.

1087

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* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. all-purpose flour, 1 Tbsp. chili powder, and more.

Yes, Enchiladas With Red Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Enchiladas With Red Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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