Brother Steve’s Deluxe Enchiladas

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 15
Brother Steve's Deluxe Enchiladas are a mouth-watering Tex-Mex dish
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Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

16 corn tortillas
2 -3 lbs raw hamburger ( use 3 lbs if you want more meaty filling )
1 -2 small onion , peeled and diced
2 tablespoons cumin ( more or less to taste )
4 tablespoons chili powder ( more or less to taste )
1 1/2 tablespoons Mexican oregano ( more or less to taste )
2 teaspoons ground coriander ( optional )
3 tablespoons garlic powder ( more or less to taste )
salt and pepper , as desired
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 1/2 cups canned red enchilada sauce ( Rotel , El Pato or your choice of brands )
2 1/2 cups sliced ripe olives ( optional ) or 2 1/2 cups pitted ripe olives ( optional )
2 1/2 cups finely chopped scallions ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
650
Sugar
5g
Fat
45g
Brother Steve's Deluxe Enchiladas are a beloved Tex-Mex dish that are sure to please a crowd. The seasoned beef filling, smothered in red enchilada sauce and cheese, make for the perfect combination of flavors. Whether served as a main course with a side salad, or as part of a buffet-style spread, these enchiladas are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Brown the onion and hamburger meat together until cooked through, then drain the excess fat.
3.Add in cumin, chili powder, oregano, coriander, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then stir until combined.
4.Add 1 cup of shredded cheese to the meat mixture and stir until the cheese is melted.
5.In a separate bowl, mix together the enchilada sauce, olives, and scallions.
6.Fill each corn tortilla with 1-2 tablespoons of the meat mixture, then roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
7.Pour the enchilada sauce mixture over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
8.Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
9.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This dish is easy to prepare and packed full of flavor.

The combination of the savory seasoned meat, red enchilada sauce, and melted cheese is unbeatable.

CONS

These enchiladas are high in calories, fat, and sodium, so should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option, it contains a good source of protein from the hamburger meat.
Additionally, the spices used in the recipe contain anti-inflammatory properties and may help improve digestion.

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