Esperanza's Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Esperanza's Beef Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil; 12 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 12-2 lbs ground beef; ⅓ cup yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can taco sauce or 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can enchilada sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; ¼ cup water; 1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix or 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry enchilada mix; 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded; 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped; 6 green onions, finely chopped; sour cream (optional); guacamole (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup vegetable oil
12 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 12-2 lbs ground beef
⅓ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can taco sauce or 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup water
1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix or 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry enchilada mix
8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
6 green onions, finely chopped
sour cream (optional)
guacamole (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add enough tortilla pieces to fill, but not crowd the skillet; fry until crisp.
4
Remove with slotted spoon; set aside to drain on paper towels.
5
Repeat with remaining tortilla pieces.
6
Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to break up meat until beef is browned; drain fat.
7
Add taco or enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, water and taco or enchilada seasoning mix.
8
Bring to a boil over high heat.
9
Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes.
10
Combine beef mixture with 2/3 of fried tortilla pieces in a large bowl; transfer to 13x9-in baking dish.
11
Top with remaining 1/3 of tortilla pieces, cheeses, olives and green onions.
12
Bake until cheeses are melted, about 10 minutes.
13
Serve, and garnish with sour cream and guacamole, if desired.

1380

kcal

Calories

105

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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup vegetable oil, 12 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 12-2 lbs ground beef, ⅓ cup yellow onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Esperanza's Beef 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.

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Esperanza's Beef Enchiladas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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