Mexican Layered Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Mexican Layered Ground Beef Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 lb colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 large sweet onion, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 lb colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 large sweet onion, chopped

1
In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium low heat. Stir in flour until blended and light brown in color. Slowly pour in broth and whisk to make smooth gravy. Add chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to boil and reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Pour gravy into a medium size bowl in which to dip tortillas.
2
Brown ground beef in large skillet. Drain excess fat. Add one package of taco seasoning and tomato sauce and stir to combine. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to assemble layers.
3
Spray bottom of 9 x 13 baking dish with non stick spray. Dip two tortillas into gravy and place into baking dish. Cover with one fourth of ground beef, cheese and onion. Repeat 3 times.
4
Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees F.

2326

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

175

Carbs

164

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Mexican Layered Ground 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.

Mexican Layered Ground Beef Enchiladas

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