West Of The Pecos Enchiladas
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
Description:
This twist on traditional enchiladas is an EXCELLENT Mexican dish that is GREAT for family meals or large gatherings. Bursting with flavors, it’s a delightful option for any occasion.
Recipe Category:
Meat
Keywords:
Mexican, < 60 Mins, Oven
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 997.7
- Fat Content: 52.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 17.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 95.3mg
- Sodium Content: 2456.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 92.5g
- Fiber Content: 8.7g
- Sugar Content: 14.8g
- Protein Content: 41.4g
Recipe Yield:
12 enchiladas
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | Lean ground beef |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 can | Black olives |
| 1 can | Tomato sauce |
| 2 tbsp | Tomato paste |
| 1 cup | Water |
| 1 tbsp | Chili powder |
| 1 tsp | Garlic powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt (for seasoning) |
| 2 packs | Tortillas |
| 2 cups | Shredded cheese |
Instructions:
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until crumbly; then, drain any excess fat.
- Add 1/2 tsp of salt, 1 cup of shredded cheese, chopped onion, and sliced black olives to the cooked ground beef; mix well until combined.
- In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, chili powder, garlic powder, and the additional 1/2 tsp of salt; heat the mixture until it starts simmering.
- Dip tortillas into the simmering tomato sauce to soften them.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of the ground beef mixture onto each tortilla, then roll the tortillas to enclose the filling, and place them seam side down in a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Pour 1 cup of the tomato mixture over the filled tortillas in the baking pan.
- Bake the enchiladas at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, top the enchiladas with 1 cup of shredded cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the enchiladas with the remaining tomato sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.
These West Of The Pecos Enchiladas are a delightful combination of savory ground beef, zesty tomato sauce, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike! Enjoy the flavors of Mexico in every bite with this fantastic recipe.
