🌮 Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients

Beef Filling

• 500 g ground beef
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• Optional: chopped jalapeño or green chili

Enchilada Sauce

• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 cups broth
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• Salt to taste

Assembly

• 8–10 tortillas
• 1½–2 cups shredded cheese
• Optional: sour cream, cilantro, avocado

Instructions

1. Make the Sauce

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Add flour and chili powder; stir for 1 minute.
3. Slowly whisk in broth.
4. Add tomato sauce and spices.
5. Simmer 8–10 minutes until thickened.

2. Cook the Beef

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet.
2. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
3. Add spices, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer 5 minutes.

3. Prepare Tortillas

Warm tortillas so they don’t crack when rolling.

4. Assemble

1. Add a layer of sauce to the baking dish.
2. Fill tortillas with beef and cheese.
3. Roll and place seam-side down.
4. Pour remaining sauce on top.
5. Sprinkle with cheese.

5. Bake

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly.

Optional Toppings

• Sour cream
• Fresh cilantro
• Avocado slices
• Lime juice