Best 6 Beef Or Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of enchiladas, where culinary artistry meets flavorful delight. Our comprehensive guide presents a diverse selection of enchilada recipes, ranging from classic beef and chicken variations to tantalizing vegetarian and seafood options. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver an explosion of flavors and textures that will satisfy every palate. Whether you seek a hearty and comforting meal or a light and refreshing lunch, our enchilada recipes offer endless possibilities. From the smoky richness of slow-cooked beef enchiladas to the succulent tenderness of chicken enchiladas smothered in a creamy sauce, our collection caters to all preferences. Vegetarian enthusiasts will delight in the vibrant flavors of roasted vegetable enchiladas, while seafood lovers can indulge in the delicate sweetness of shrimp or fish enchiladas. With step-by-step instructions and insightful tips, our recipes ensure that every enchilada you create is a culinary masterpiece. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY ENCHILADAS (BEEF OR CHICKEN)



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These easy enchiladas are my husband's favorite recipe of mine. Because of the many different options, it is very versatile.

Provided by IBShirley

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 12 enchiladas, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder (I prefer fresh minced)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons chili powder (more or less for your taste)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups shredded cheese (I like the jack or cheddar combos)
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce (I prefer the green sauce)
olive (optional)
12 corn tortillas
oil

Steps:

  • If using chicken, boil chicken in water.
  • Then rinse and shred with fork.
  • Add onion and garlic.
  • If using ground beef, brown with onion and garlic, drain.
  • Add next 7 ingredients (worcestershire sauce through black pepper).
  • In another skillet, heat oil.
  • Add tortillas, one at a time, for 10 seconds on each side.
  • Drain on paper towel.
  • In 10x13 baking pan, pour just enough enchilada sauce in the bottom to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of meat mixture.
  • Cheese, onions, and/or olives can be put inside each enchilada at this time, if desired.
  • Roll tortilla and place seam side down in pan.
  • Continue with remaining tortillas.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas and top with cheese (additional olives may be added if desired).
  • At this time, pan may be refrigerated for several hours or overnight.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes (30 minutes if refrigerated).
  • Top with sour cream.
  • Enjoy!

SIMPLE PERFECT ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
One 28-ounce can enchilada or Mexican red sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Canola oil, for frying
10 to 14 corn tortillas
Two 4-ounce cans diced green chilies
1 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped black olives
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
Cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the canola oil and flour. Whisk together and allow to bubble for 1 minute. Pour in the red sauce, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • While the sauce is simmering, brown the ground beef with the onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the fat, add the salt and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • In a small skillet over medium heat, heat some canola oil. Lightly fry the tortillas just until soft. Do not crisp. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all the tortillas have been fried.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Next, one at a time, dip each tortilla into the sauce. Set the sauce-soaked tortilla on a plate. Place on some of the meat mixture, chilies, green onions and black olives. Top with a generous portion of grated Cheddar. Roll up the tortilla to contain the filling inside.
  • Place the tortilla seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas and pour the remaining sauce over the top. End with a generous sprinkling of cheese and any other bits of chiles, green onions or olives you have left over from the filling.
  • Bake the enchiladas for 20 minutes, or until bubbly. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top and serve.

CHICKEN OR BEEF ENCHILADAS



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this recipe came about when my daughter who is 27 now was in high school she needed a Mexican recipe for a school project.

Provided by Judy Richardson Butz

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb ground beef cooked and drained or chopped cooked chicken
1 medium onion ,diced fine
1 large bell pepper chopped fine
1 tsp adobe seasoning
2 pkg of spanish seasoning or taco seasoning
1 large can of tomato sauce
1 c water
1 bunch clintro
1 large jar or can of enchilada sauce
1 pkg of the 10 inch tortilla shells
1 large package of montery jack and 1 mexican cheese ,shredded

Steps:

  • 1. In large skillet cook meat and drain off -fat. In a bowl mix the tomato sauce with half the enchilada sauce for the rolls.Save the other half of the enchilada sauce for the top. Add the diced vegetables and the seasoning and clintro and the tomato sauce and the water. In a large oblong baking spray with vegetable spray .Add a 1/2 enchilada sauce.
  • 2. On the counter lay out shell add about a tablespoon of the meat mixture and about a tablespoon of the cheese mix; roll as to make a taco and layer end side down in sauced oblong pan. when you get all in the pan spread the rest of the sauce mixture on top sprinkel with cheese and bake 350*for about 20 until it is bubbly and the cheese melts . Will have to watch because all ovens are not alike. Serve with sour cream and lettuce and tomato.

BEEF OR CHICKEN ENCHILADAS IN A FLASH



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THIS IS THE FASTEST ENCHILADAS YOU WILL EVER MAKE AND YOU CAN LITERALLY PREP IT IN MINUTES, AND THE BEST PART IS NOONE WOULD EVER GUESS ...THERE EXCELLANT!! THIS IS A GREAT RECIPE TO MAKE WHEN YOUR JUST TO BUSY TO COOK. I ALWAYS KEEP THE INGREDIENTS ON HAND WHEN I NEED TO MAKE A QUICK MEAL..

Provided by cindy dutton

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box delimex beef or chicken taquitos 25 ounce
1 28 ounce can of enchilada sauce
3 can(s) 16 ounce can refried beans ( i use taco bell refried beans)
1 lb cheese shredded
1 can(s) 3.8 ounce sliced olives

Steps:

  • 1. PLACE APPROXAMENTLY 1/4 OF THE ENCHILADA SAUCE IN THE BOTTOM OF A BAKING DISH.
  • 2. LAYER YOUR BEEF OR CHICKEN TAQUITOS OVER THE ENCHILADA SAUCE, LAYER WITH THE REFRIED BEANS,AND SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE.
  • 3. POUR THE REMAINING ENCHILADA SAUCE OVER THE TOP AND ADD YOUR SLICED OLIVES. BAKE 350 DEGREE OVEN TIL HOT APPROXAMENTLY 45 MINUTES TO 1 HOURS. GARNISH WITH YOUR FAVORITES...( SOUR CREAM, SLICED GREEN ONIONS)

BEST BEEF ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are absolutely amazing! Truly a recipe your family will love.

Provided by country_cooker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground beef
¼ onion, finely chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ cups enchilada sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef with onion in a skillet over medium heat until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain grease. Stir 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, parsley, taco seasoning, oregano, and black pepper into the ground beef until cheese has melted. Mix in enchilada sauce, chili powder, garlic, and salt; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Lay a tortilla onto a work surface and spoon about 1/4 cup of meat sauce down the center of the tortilla. Top meat sauce with 1 tablespoon black beans and a sprinkling of black olives. Roll the tortilla up, enclosing the filling, and lay seam-side down into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Spoon any remaining meat sauce over the enchiladas and scatter any remaining black beans and black olives over the top. Sprinkle tortillas with 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese topping is melted and enchiladas and sauce are bubbling, 20 to 22 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1216.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BEEF ENCHILADAS



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Filled with a savory, spicy filling and topped with a store-bought sauce, these easy beef enchiladas are perfect for Taco Tuesday or any night.

Categories     Cinco de Mayo     winter     comfort food     main dish     meat

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 10-oz. cans enchilada sauce (about 2 cups)
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 small white onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 4-oz. can diced green chiles, drained
8 8-inch flour tortillas
2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Thinly sliced red onion, for garnish
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the enchilada sauce to a small saucepan. In a small bowl, combine the salt, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the spice mixture to the enchilada sauce (reserve the remaining spice mix for the beef). Bring the sauce a simmer over medium heat; Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beef and the remaining spice blend. Cook, stirring often, until the beef is browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes. Stir in the green chiles and 1/2 cup of the warmed enchilada sauce; cook 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat, and let cool slightly.
  • Place the tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds on high to soften. Leave the paper towel over top of them to keep them moist and pliable.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°. Spoon 1/2 cup of the warmed enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Working with one tortilla at a time, spoon 1/2 cup of the beef mixture down the center of a tortilla; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll the tortilla up to enclose the filling, and place in the baking dish seam-side down. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Spoon the remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Top with the remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake until the cheese is golden and bubbly and the tortillas are toasted, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes; top with red onion and cilantro just before serving with sour cream, if you like.

Tips:

  • Prep the Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all the ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you save time and ensure that everything is cooked evenly.
  • Choose the Right Enchilada Sauce: The enchilada sauce is a key component of the dish, so choose one that you enjoy. There are many different types of enchilada sauces available, so you can find one that suits your taste.
  • Don't Overfill the Enchiladas: When filling the enchiladas, don't overfill them, or they will be difficult to roll and may break apart.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the enchiladas until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will ensure that the enchiladas are cooked through and have a delicious flavor.
  • Serve with your Favorite Toppings: Enchiladas can be served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded lettuce. Choose your favorite toppings to create a delicious and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Beef or chicken enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of fillings, sauces, and toppings to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating a unique and flavorful enchilada dish. Whether you prefer beef or chicken, mild or spicy, or a combination of both, you are sure to find an enchilada recipe that you will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please everyone, give beef or chicken enchiladas a try.

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