**Pioneer Woman's Ground Beef Enchiladas: A Flavorful Fusion of Mexican and American Cuisine**
Embark on a culinary journey that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the hearty comfort of American cooking. Pioneer Woman's Ground Beef Enchiladas stand as a testament to the harmonious marriage of these two culinary traditions. These delectable enchiladas feature a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, nestled within tender corn tortillas and smothered in a rich, flavorful enchilada sauce. Topped with a generous layer of melted cheese, each bite delivers a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanied by two additional enchilada recipes, this article offers a trio of culinary delights that cater to a range of preferences. From the classic simplicity of the traditional enchiladas to the zesty kick of the spicy enchiladas and the indulgent decadence of the sour cream enchiladas, there's an enchilada variation to satisfy every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the vibrant spirit of Mexican-American fusion cuisine.
SIMPLE PERFECT ENCHILADAS
For a bit of Mexican comfort at home, make Ree Drummond's Simple Perfect Enchiladas recipe from Food Network. Canned enchilada sauce saves you time and energy.
Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the sauce: 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.
- For the meat: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. Brown the ground beef with the onions. Drain the fat, and then add the green chiles. Add the salt and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and set aside.
- For the rest: In a small skillet over medium heat, lightly fry the tortillas in canola oil 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. Dip each tortilla into the sauce. Set the sauce-soaked tortillas on a cookie sheet. Onto each tortilla, place some of the meat mixture, black olives and green onions. 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. Stir the cilantro into the sauce and ladle a little sauce over the top. End with a generous sprinkling of cheese.
- Bake the enchiladas until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle extra chopped cilantro over the top. Serve with beans and/or rice.
SIMPLE PERFECT ENCHILADAS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
ENCHILADA SAUCE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 35m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the peppers, onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, bouillon cube and some salt and pepper and cook until the spices darken and their flavors are released, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, stir to combine and cook it for another minute. Add the stock and stir to combine, then allow the liquid to thicken. Add the tomato sauce and 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Cook until the sauce is nice and thick and reduced by about a third, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then use an immersion blender to completely puree the sauce until smooth. (Alternatively, you can transfer it to a blender to puree it; just make sure the sauce is cooled, as blending hot liquids is dangerous!)
- The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week and can also be frozen! Just reheat the sauce in a saucepan or skillet for whatever recipe calls for it.
BEEF ENCHILADAS
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
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.
CHUCK'S ENCHILADAS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, garlic powder, black pepper and onion, crumbling the beef as you cook it, until well browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off any excess grease but do not clean the skillet.
- To the same skillet, add the beef broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, cumin, hot sauce and some salt. Smash the tomatoes into small bits as you stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce. Simmer for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Add the slurry to the sauce. Raise the heat to medium high and let it boil and thicken for 3 minutes. Return the beef to the pan and stir.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Soften the tortillas in the microwave, wrapped in a paper towel, for 15 to 45 seconds, depending on your microwave.
- Mix together all 3 cheeses in a bowl. Place a couple of tablespoons of cheese in the center of each tortilla, making a line down the center. Roll each tortilla up and place it seam-side down in a 9-by-13-inch pan. Once all the tortillas are in the pan, spoon or ladle the sauce over the top of them. Top with the leftover cheese and bake until bubbly, about 18 minutes.
- To make ahead: Assemble the tortillas in the pan and cover with plastic wrap. Put the cooled sauce in an airtight container. Keep the extra cheese for topping in another container. Throw everything into the fridge. When ready to cook, top the tortillas with the sauce and cheese and bake!
GROUND BEEF ENCHILADAS - PIONEER WOMAN RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by tulawdog
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Prep Time: 1 Hour30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Difficulty: Easy Step #1 - The Sauce In a large saucepan over medium heat, add oil and flour and whisk together to make a paste, cooking for one minute. Pour in the red sauce, chicken broth, cilantro, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30-45 minutes. Step #2 - The Meat Brown the meat with onions in a skillet. Drain off fat. Stir in 2 cans diced green chilies and seasoned salt. Set aside. Step #3 - Tortillas Heat canola oil in a small skillet over medium heat. One by one, using tongs, fry tortillas in oil until soft, not crisp - about 30 seconds per side. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat until all tortillas have been fried. Step #4 - Assembly Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour ½ cup red sauce in bottom of baking pan. Spread to even out. Dip each tortilla into red sauce, then remove to work surface. Spoon meat, a little grated cheese, a little black olives, and green onions in the center of tortilla. Roll up and place, seam down, in baking pan. Repeat until pan is filled. Pour extra red sauce over enchiladas. Top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle cilantro over enchiladas before serving.
PIONEER WOMAN'S FAVORITE ENCHILADAS
Make and share this Pioneer Woman's Favorite Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lakerdog2
Categories Meat
Time 1h20m
Yield 14 enchiladas, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the sauce first - In a large saucepan over medium heat, add oil and flour and whisk together to make a past, cooking for 1 minute. Pour in other red sauce, chicken broth, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 to 45 minutes.
- Meat- Brown meat with onions in a skillet. Drain off fat. Stir in 2 cans diced green chilies and seasoned salt. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Tortillas - Heat canola oil in a small skillet over medium heat. One by one, using tongs, fry tortillas oil until soft, not crisp-about 30 seconds per side. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat until all tortillas have been fried.
- Assembly - Pour ½ cup red sauce in bottom of baking pan. Spread to even out. Dip each tortilla into red sauce, then remove to work surface. Spoon meat, a little grated cheese, a little black olives, and green onions in the center of tortilla. Roll up and place, seam down, in baking pan. Repeat until pan is filled. Pour extra red sauce over enchiladas. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until bubble. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over enchiladas before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 844.8, Fat 59.1, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 136.4, Sodium 2760.6, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 12.1, Protein 42.4
Tips:
- Use ground beef with a higher fat content. This will help keep the enchiladas moist and flavorful.
- Don't overcook the ground beef. Cook it just until it is browned and no longer pink. Overcooked ground beef will be tough and dry.
- Use a good quality enchilada sauce. A good sauce will make a big difference in the flavor of the enchiladas.
- Don't skimp on the cheese. Cheese is what makes enchiladas so delicious! Use a blend of cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese for the best flavor.
- Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Conclusion:
Ground beef enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your enchiladas are perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give ground beef enchiladas a try!
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