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August 8, 2011
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Beef Enchiladas

Beef from the Oven
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes

To control the fat content and assure the freshest ground beef, consider grinding bottom round or chuck in a food processor, pulsing on and off until the desired coarseness is achieved.

To control the fat content and assure the freshest ground beef, consider grinding bottom round or chuck in a food processor, pulsing on and off until the desired coarseness is achieved.

Ingredients

Serves 4 

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 (10-ounce) cans enchilada sauce
  • 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
Directions
  1. 1

    Cook ground beef in a skillet until brown and crumbly, stirring frequently. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat enchilada sauce and green chiles in a medium saucepan until simmering.

  3. 3

    Place a heaping spoonful of ground beef, 1 teaspoon onion and 21/2 tablespoons cheese on each tortilla. Roll up to enclose filling and place in a baking dish.

  4. 4

    Pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. Top with lettuce and tomato.

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To soften tortillas and make them easier to roll, place them first between 2 sheets of dampened paper towels and then in a plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Roll the tortillas 1 at a time, keeping the others covered until ready to use.

Great Pairings

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The olive oil called for in this recipe makes a significant taste contribution. If you do not use olive oil often, seek out the smallest bottle you can find and get the most flavor for the least money.

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