Shredded Beef or Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Shredded Beef or Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup milk; 2 (4 ounce) canschopped green chilies; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 green onions with tops, thinly sliced; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 ½ cups shredded cooked beef or 1 ½ cups cooked chicken; 12 flour tortillas or 12 corn tortillas; sour cream; salsa

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
2 medium onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 (4 ounce) canschopped green chilies
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ cups shredded cooked beef or 1 ½ cups cooked chicken
12 flour tortillas or 12 corn tortillas
sour cream
salsa

1
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2
Saute onion and garlic until onion is tender.
3
Blend in flour.
4
Stir in broth, milk, chilies, salt, and cumin.
5
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
6
Reduce heat; simmer 5 minute stirring occasionally.
7
Set aside.
8
Grease a 13 inches baking dish.
9
Spoon a little in the center of each tortilla; spread to edges.
10
Place about 2 T meat down the center of each tortilla.
11
Combine cheeses; sprinkle 1-2 T on top of meat.
12
Roll up tortillas and place in baking dish seam-side down.
13
Pour remaining sauce over.
14
Sprinkle with green onions and remaining cheese.
15
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
16
Serve with sour cream and salsa.

783

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 2 medium onions, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Shredded Beef or Chicken 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.

Shredded Beef or Chicken Enchiladas

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