Best 3 Enchiladas Con Carne Recipes

**Enchiladas Con Carne: A Flavorful Fusion of Mexican Delights**

Enchiladas Con Carne, a traditional Mexican dish, tantalizes taste buds with its vibrant flavors and enticing aromas. This culinary gem is a harmonious blend of tender shredded beef, enveloped in soft corn tortillas, and smothered in a rich, flavorful chili sauce. Each bite offers a delightful symphony of textures and tastes, from the crispy tortillas to the succulent meat and the tangy sauce.

This comprehensive article presents three enticing recipes for Enchiladas Con Carne, each with its unique twist on this beloved dish. The **Classic Enchiladas Con Carne** recipe stays true to the traditional flavors, using simple ingredients to create a timeless masterpiece. For those who prefer a bit more spice, the **Spicy Enchiladas Con Carne** recipe incorporates a fiery blend of chili peppers, ensuring a tantalizing kick with every bite. And for those with a vegetarian preference, the **Vegetarian Enchiladas Con Carne** recipe offers a hearty and flavorful alternative, featuring beans and vegetables in place of beef.

No matter your taste preferences, this article has the perfect Enchiladas Con Carne recipe for you. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to Mexico, as we explore the depths of flavor and delight that this iconic dish has to offer.

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ENCHILADAS CON CARNE

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There are a few cool tricks to this recipe, one of which I picked up from an old issue of Bon Appétit, one I learned from Robb Walsh, the great Tex-Mex scholar and restaurateur who runs El Real Tex-Mex in Houston, and a final one I learned by happenstance. First, for the thickening agent in the chile sauce, toast raw all-purpose flour in a pan until it is nutty and golden brown, then reserve it to stir in with the browned beef later in the recipe. Second, if you like truly melty cheese in the classic Tex-Mex tradition, use a mixture of American cheese, like Velveeta, with the Cheddar you use inside and on top of the finished enchiladas. Finally, if you're fearful that a casserole of cheese, chili and fried tortillas may be a little rich for dinner, serve it with a bowl of tomatillo pineapple salsa on the side. The acidity provides a nice balance. (Note also that as with all recipes, but particularly this one, some planning and practice can get the preparation down to 60 minutes.)

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories casseroles, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola
1 pound ground chuck beef, ideally 20 percent fat
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 medium white onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 jalapeño pepper or more to taste, seeds removed if you want it less spicy, stemmed and chopped
1 cup chopped or canned crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, ideally Mexican
2 cups chicken stock, ideally homemade or low-sodium if store-bought
1/2 cup neutral oil, like canola
12 yellow corn tortillas
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or a mixture of 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese and 1 1/2 cups American cheese, like Velveeta
1 medium-size white onion, peeled and chopped (optional)

Steps:

Prepare the chili con carne: Put flour in a large sauté pan set over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to turn golden brown and smell nutty, then pour it onto a plate to cool.
Wipe out sauté pan and return it to high heat with 2 tablespoons oil. When oil is hot and shimmery, add ground beef to pan, and cook, breaking it up with a fork and stirring, until it is well browned, about 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then use a slotted spoon to remove meat to a bowl, leaving drippings behind.
Add onion, garlic and jalapeño to pan and cook, stirring to scrape up any browned bits of meat, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until vegetables are soft. Stir in tomatoes and cook until their liquid has evaporated, then add chile powder, cumin and oregano and stir to combine. After a minute or so, when mixture begins to turn fragrant, return browned meat to pan, along with toasted flour, and stir well to combine.
Lower heat to medium-high and slowly stir in chicken stock, 1/2 cup at a time, until mixture has thickened and started to simmer. Lower heat again and allow chili to cook slowly for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until meat is tender. Add more stock or water if needed. Use immediately, or let cool, cover and refrigerate for up to a few days.
When you are ready to cook the enchiladas, heat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium sauté pan set over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 cup neutral oil until it begins to shimmer. Using tongs or a wide spatula, place a tortilla in the hot fat; it should start to bubble immediately. Heat tortilla for about 10 seconds a side, until soft and lightly browned. Remove tortilla and set on a rack set over a baking pan, or just on a baking pan if you don't have a rack. Repeat with remaining tortillas, working quickly.
Assemble the enchiladas: Using a ladle, put about 1/2 cup chili in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and spread it out a little. Roll a few tablespoons of cheese into each tortilla, along with a tablespoon or so of chili, then place it seam-side down in the pan, nestling each one against the last. Ladle remaining chili over top of rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Transfer to oven and bake until sauce bubbles and cheese is melted, about 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle chopped onions over the top, if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 756, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 851 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CARNE ASADA ENCHILADAS

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This recipe takes time but is pretty easy to put together and serve. A dish full of flavor, color, and texture and as close to Mexican as I know how to get. I served this family-style, letting everyone choose their own toppings of Greek yogurt, chipotle sauce, and guacamole. Refried beans and a fresh-from-the-garden tossed salad makes this one delicious and complete meal.

Provided by Joey Joan

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 7h33m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck steaks
chili powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 green onions, chopped, divided
4 cloves garlic, peeled
½ cup tequila
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 kiwi, peeled
3 tablespoons chipotle cooking sauce (such as Herdez®)
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 (12 ounce) bottle pasilla chile cooking sauce (such as Herdez®)
1 (12 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Season chuck steaks on both sides with chili powder, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chuck steaks in the hot oil in batches until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a slow cooker.
Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil in the same skillet. Add 2 green onions and garlic; cook and stir until browned but not burnt, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; chop garlic coarsely and return to the skillet.
Whisk tequila, lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, and ginger together in a bowl. Mash in kiwi using a fork. Stir in green onion-garlic mixture and chipotle sauce. Pour over chuck steaks in the slow cooker.
Cook on Low until steaks are fork-tender, 6 to 8 hours.
Transfer chuck steaks to a cutting board; shred with 2 forks. Mix in 2 raw green onions.
Pour cooking liquid from the slow cooker into the skillet. Simmer over medium heat until reduced and thickened into a sauce, about 10 minutes. Stir in shredded steak; simmer until most of the sauce is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1/4 of the pasilla chile sauce.
Spoon shredded steak mixture into tortillas. Wrap up and place seam-side down, close together, in the baking dish. Pour remaining pasilla chile sauce over tortillas. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and chives on top.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 78.7 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 631.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

ENCHILADAS CON CARNE RECIPE - (4.1/5)

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Provided by á-34480

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

For the chili con carne:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola
1 pound ground chuck beef, ideally 20 percent fat
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 medium white onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 jalapeño pepper or more to taste, seeds removed if you want it less spicy, stemmed and chopped
1 cup chopped or canned crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, ideally Mexican
2 cups chicken stock, ideally homemade or low-sodium if store-bought
For the enchiladas:
1/2 cup neutral oil, like canola
12 yellow corn tortillas
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, or a mixture of 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and 1 1/2 cups American cheese, like Velveeta
1 medium-size white onion, peeled and chopped (optional)

Steps:

Prepare the chili con carne. Put flour in a large saute pan set over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to turn golden brown and smell nutty, then pour it onto a plate to cool. Wipe out saute pan and return it to high heat with 2 tablespoons oil. When oil is hot and shimmery, add ground beef to pan, and cook, breaking it up with a fork and stirring, until it is well browned, about 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then use a slotted spoon to remove meat to a bowl, leaving drippings behind. Add onion, garlic and jalapeño to pan and cook, stirring to scrape up any browned bits of meat, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until vegetables are soft. Stir in tomatoes and cook until their liquid has evaporated, then add chili powder, cumin and oregano and stir to combine. After a minute or so, when mixture begins to turn fragrant, return browned meat to pan, along with toasted flour, and stir well to combine. Lower heat to medium-high and slowly stir in chicken stock, ½ cup at a time, until mixture has thickened and started to simmer. Lower heat again and allow chili to cook slowly for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until meat is tender. Add more stock or water if needed. Use immediately, or let cool, cover and refrigerate for up to a few days. When you are ready to cook the enchiladas, heat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium saute pan set over medium-high heat, heat ½ cup neutral oil until it begins to shimmer. Using tongs or a wide spatula, place a tortilla in the hot fat; it should start to bubble immediately. Heat tortilla for about 10 to 15 seconds a side, until soft and lightly browned. Remove tortilla and set on a rack set over a baking pan, or just on a baking pan if you don't have a rack. Repeat with remaining tortillas, working quickly. Assemble the enchiladas: Using a ladle, put about ½ cup chili in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and spread it out a little. Roll a few tablespoons of cheese into each tortilla, along with a tablespoon or so of chili, then place it seam-side down in the pan, nestling each one against the last. Ladle remaining chili over top of rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Transfer to oven and bake until sauce bubbles and cheese is melted, about 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle chopped onions over the top, if using, and serve immediately.

Tips:

Prep the Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you have everything you need on hand.
Choose Your Meat: For the filling, you can use ground beef, chicken, or pork. If you're using ground beef, opt for a leaner cut, such as 90% lean.
Simmer the Sauce: Take the time to simmer the enchilada sauce for at least 15 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Use Fresh Corn Tortillas: Fresh corn tortillas are a must for authentic enchiladas. If you can't find them at your local grocery store, you can make your own.
Dip the Tortillas: Before filling and rolling the tortillas, dip them briefly in the enchilada sauce. This will help them stay soft and prevent them from cracking.
Fill and Roll Tightly: Don't overfill the tortillas, or they will be difficult to roll and may fall apart. Roll them tightly, but not too tightly, so that the filling is evenly distributed.
Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the tortillas are golden brown. This usually takes about 20 minutes.
Serve with Toppings: Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and shredded lettuce.

Conclusion:

Enchiladas con carne are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there's an enchilada recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's sure to please, give enchiladas con carne a try.