I found this easy enchilada recipe on the Betty Crocker web site. I followed the recipe pretty closely except I traded ground turkey for the beef and corn tortillas for the flour tortillas--I find they hold up better and also contribute to the taste. Normally I make my own enchilada sauce (it's not hard) but I was in the mood for something super simple. Sometimes you just don't feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen, you know? These turned out great even with the store bought ingredients! If you keep a couple of cans of enchilada sauce and a package of tortillas in the pantry and some ground meat in the freezer, you can whip up a meal without having to go to the grocery store. Always a plus!
1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
2 cans (10 oz each) red enchilada sauce
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles
1 package flour or corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Heat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Sauté ground beef or turkey in a skillet until cooked through. Drain any grease. Add 1/2 cup enchilada sauce and the green chilies.
Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in the baking pan.
Prepare enchiladas: Spread 1/4 cup meat mixture down the middle of the tortilla. Sprinkle with one tablespoon shredded cheese. Roll tortilla tightly and place seam side down in baking dish. **If using corn tortillas you may have to soften them a bit first by moistening with enchilada sauce.
Top with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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You can soften the tortillas by slightly heating them--either a quick zap in the microwave (perhaps with a damp paper towel on top) or a hot cast iron pan.
ReplyDeleteYes, there are those days where the less prep for a meal, the better. And then there are the days when I'm willing and able to spend all day on a project.
That's a great tip, thanks!
DeleteThanks for the recipe - quick and delicious.
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