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recipe ground beef enchiladas
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Ground Beef Enchiladas are elevated with a smoky chipotle cream swirl, creating a comforting and flavorful meal. This recipe uses halal ground beef and is adaptable to various dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1.1 lb) Ground Beef (Halal): Use an 80/20 blend for juiciness.
- 150 g (1 cup) Diced Onion: Yellow or white onion works best.
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Use fresh garlic for robust flavor.
- 5 g (1 tsp) Ground Cumin: Adds warm, earthy depth.
- 5 g (1 tsp) Chili Powder: Adjust to your spice preference.
- 2.5 g (½ tsp) Smoked Paprika: For smoky aroma and flavor.
- Salt and Pepper, to Taste: Season generously.
- 8–10 Corn Tortillas (6‑inch): Warm to prevent cracking.
- 240 ml (1 cup) Cheddar Cheese (Halal‑certified): Sharp cheddar is recommended.
- 240 ml (1 cup) Red Enchilada Sauce: Ensure no alcohol content.
- 150 g (1 medium) Roasted Red Bell Pepper: Skins removed for smooth texture.
- 1 tsp (5 g) Chipotle Powder: Provides smoky heat.
- 60 ml (¼ cup) Heavy Cream: Or plant-based alternative.
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) Vegetable Oil: For sautéing and blending.
- 30 g (2 Tbsp) Toasted Pepitas: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
- 8 g (2 Tbsp) Chopped Cilantro: For freshness and color.
- 1 Lime, Cut into Wedges: For a zesty finish.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
- Make Chipotle Cream: Blend roasted pepper, chipotle powder, cream, paprika, and oil until smooth.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown Beef: Brown ground beef, breaking it up, and drain excess grease.
- Season Beef: Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Warm Tortillas: Briefly warm tortillas to make them pliable.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spread sauce in dish, fill tortillas, roll, and place seam-down.
- Sauce & Swirl: Pour sauce over enchiladas and swirl in chipotle cream.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Rest & Garnish: Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with pepitas, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
Warming the tortillas is crucial to prevent cracking. Adjust the chipotle powder to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Mexican
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg