Delicious Ground Beef Enchiladas With Homemade Sauce Recipe

Crave-worthy, authentic enchiladas made from scratch! This recipe skips the tomato-based sauce for a rich, flavorful experience. Our homemade enchilada sauce, simmered to perfection, complements the savory ground beef filling. Elevate your meal with a side of Spanish rice (find great recipes online!) and our easy Borracho beans (recipe #441035) for a truly unforgettable fiesta in your kitchen! Prepare for a burst of deliciousness in just 65 minutes.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 631.7 kcal
Protein 68g
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How to Make Delicious Ground Beef Enchiladas With Homemade Sauce

  1. Enchilada sauce: in a medium saucepan heat butter, add flour, smoothing and stirring with a wooden spoon
  2. Cook for 1 minute
  3. Add chili powder, cumin and garlic powder and cook for 30 seconds
  4. Slowly add chicken broth and stir to combine
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes
  6. The sauce will thicken and smooth out
  7. Add salt and adjust as desired
  8. Sprinkle cheese over top of sauce and stir in until melted
  9. Enchiladas: while enchilada sauce is simmering, brown ground beef and onion
  10. Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper and worchestershire sauce
  11. Stir in 1-1 / 2 cups of the cheese
  12. In 10x13 baking pan, pour just enough enchilada sauce in the bottom to coat the bottom of the pan
  13. Dip tortillas in enchilada sauce, coating both sides
  14. Fill each tortilla with a large spoonful of meat mixture
  15. Roll tortilla and place seam side down in pan
  16. Continue until meat mixture is gone
  17. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas and top with remaining cheese
  18. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes
  19. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving
  20. Serve with desired garnishes

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

100g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Delicious Ground Beef Enchiladas With Homemade Sauce?

Delicious Ground Beef Enchiladas With Homemade Sauce takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Delicious Ground Beef Enchiladas With Homemade Sauce?

Delicious Ground Beef Enchiladas With Homemade Sauce has approximately 631.7 calories per serving, with about 68 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 59 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Delicious Ground Beef Enchiladas With Homemade Sauce?

The key ingredients for Delicious Ground Beef Enchiladas With Homemade Sauce are Butter, Flour, Chili Powder, Cumin Powder, Garlic Powder, Chicken Stock. See the full list with measurements above.

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