Green Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Green Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder (or more); salt & pepper; cooking oil; 1 dozen corn tortilla; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 ½ cups grated Velveeta cheese or 1 ½ cups monterey jack cheese; ¼ cup butter; 3 tablespoons flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk; 1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies

Servings: persons

34 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder (or more)
salt & pepper
cooking oil
1 dozen corn tortilla
1 large onion, chopped
1 ½ cups grated Velveeta cheese or 1 ½ cups monterey jack cheese
¼ cup butter
3 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies

1
Brown meat, the small onion, and garlic until thouroughly cooked.
2
Add chili powder, salt, and pepper and set aside.
3
Soften tortillas by frying in 1/2 inch of oil for only a few seconds each.
4
Do not let them become crisp.
5
Stack tortillas as you cook.
6
To prepare: place a spoonful of meat mixture on a tortilla.
7
Add a tablespoon each of chopped onion and cheese.
8
Roll up and place seam-side down in a 9 X 13 inch baking dish.
9
(Spray dish with Pam for extra ease of removing).
10
Prepare remaining tortillas in the same manner.
11
Sprinkle any remaining meat and cheese on top.
12
In a saucepan melt butter on medium heat and add flour and salt.
13
Stir until bubbly and add milk.
14
Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
15
Add green chilis and remove from heat.
16
Pour over enchilads and sprinkle more cheese on top, if desired.
17
Bake at 350 for twenty minutes, or until hot.

10256

kcal

Calories

801

Fat

Carbs

674

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 34 lb ground beef, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 teaspoon chili powder (or more), and more.

Yes, Green Enchiladas 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.

Green Enchiladas

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