Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spatula so there are no large clumps, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in the chopped green chilies. Cook for about 2 minutes to incorporate flavors.
- In a separate small skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat and quickly fry each corn tortilla for a few seconds on each side until pliable. Drain on paper towels.
- Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish, tilting it to coat the bottom evenly.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, add a sprinkle of shredded cheese, and roll them up tightly.
- Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, arranging them snugly side by side.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tops, ensuring each roll is well covered.
- Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese evenly over the sauced tortillas.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas rest for a few minutes to set.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
Quick fry makes tortillas flexible. Can use flour tortillas instead of corn. Can substitute turkey or plant-based meat. Can freeze unbaked enchiladas for 2-3 months. Drizzle thin layer of sauce before sealing for refrigerator storage.
