Enchiladas Acapulco Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of Mexico with these Enchiladas Acapulco. This recipe brings together savory ground hamburger, tangy tomato sauce, crisp green pepper, and onion, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.
Recipe Category:
Meat 🥩
Keywords:
Mexican, < 60 Mins, Easy 🌮🕒👌
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hamburger |
| 1 | Tomato sauce |
| 1/3 | Green pepper |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 1 | Can Mexican chili beans |
| 1/2 | Velveeta Mexican cheese |
| 8 | 6-inch flour tortillas |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 713.2
- Fat: 30.5g
- Saturated Fat: 14.2g
- Cholesterol: 120.9mg
- Sodium: 2043.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 64.6g
- Fiber: 7.3g
- Sugar: 11.7g
- Protein: 45g
Instructions:
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Brown the Meat:
- Begin by browning the hamburger in a skillet over medium heat until it’s cooked through.
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Drain Excess Fat:
- Once the meat is cooked, drain any excess fat from the skillet.
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Add Flavorful Ingredients:
- To the skillet, add in half of the tomato sauce, diced onion, and chopped green pepper. Stir well to combine.
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Simmer to Perfection:
- Allow the mixture to cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Incorporate Beans and Cheese:
- Stir in the Mexican chili beans and a quarter pound of the Velveeta Mexican cheese. Continue cooking until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is well combined.
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Prepare Tortillas:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take each flour tortilla and fill it with approximately a quarter cup of the meat mixture. Roll up the tortilla and place it seam-side down in a greased 12×8-inch baking dish.
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Top with Sauce:
- Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the top of the filled tortillas in the baking dish.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, allowing the enchiladas to heat through.
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Cheesy Finish:
- After 20 minutes, remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining Velveeta Mexican cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
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Final Bake:
- Return the baking dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once done, remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or sliced avocado if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of Enchiladas Acapulco!
Enjoy these Enchiladas Acapulco with your loved ones for a satisfying and flavorful meal that’s sure to become a family favorite! 🌶🧀🌯
