Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 4 ounces canned green chilies
  • 1/4 cup adobo sauce + 1 chipotle pepper
  • 1 tsp  cumin
  • 1 tsp  granulated onion
  • 1 tsp  granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp  paprika
  • 1 tsp  oregano
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 16 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups Colby jack cheddar cheese
  • 6 cups Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce 

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Cook the onions until translucent.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the beef to the skillet and cook until completely browned.
  • Add the cumin, oregano, granulated onion, granulated garlic, paprika, tomato paste, green chilies, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook for 25 minutes or until the beef is fork tender.
  • Fry the corn tortillas for 10 seconds on each side.
  • Dip the corn tortillas in the enchilada sauce.
  • To assemble, spread 3-4 tbsp of beef and 1-2  tbsp of cheese down the center of each tortilla.
  • Wrap the tortillas tightly and then top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
  • Add sliced black olive if desired.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese completely melts.
  • Serve with lime, hot sauce, and yellow rice, if desired, and enjoy!