Best 5 Mamas Tex Mex Beef Enchiladas Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine with Mama's irresistible Beef Enchiladas! This dish is a symphony of spices, tender beef, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a rich and flavorful enchilada sauce. Each bite is a fiesta in your mouth, transporting you to the heart of the Tex-Mex culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned Tex-Mex enthusiast or new to the cuisine, Mama's Beef Enchiladas will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

In addition to the classic Beef Enchiladas, this article presents a delightful collection of Tex-Mex-inspired recipes that will elevate your culinary repertoire. From the zesty Chicken Enchiladas bursting with flavorful chicken and a tangy tomatillo sauce, to the hearty and comforting Vegetarian Enchiladas packed with roasted vegetables and black beans, there's something for every palate. And for those who love a spicy kick, the Fire-Roasted Salsa is the perfect accompaniment, adding a smoky and slightly spicy touch to your enchiladas.

Embark on a culinary adventure with Mama's Beef Enchiladas and the accompanying recipes. Whether you're hosting a lively fiesta or simply seeking a delicious and satisfying meal, these Tex-Mex delights will undoubtedly steal the show and leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

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

AUTHENTIC BEEF ENCHILADAS



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Authentic Beef Enchiladas.This easy enchilada recipe is loaded with juicy ground beef, melty cheese, and drenched with a homemade Tex Mex Enchilada Sauce.

Provided by Serene

Categories     dinner     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
3/4 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup oil or butter (canola, vegetable, or avocado oil)
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups beef broth (LOW or NO SODIUM)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup canola oil
12-15 white corn tortillas
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Ground Beef
  • Cook the ground beef over medium heat. Break the beef up while it cooks, cook until browned and no longer pink.
  • Turn the heat off. Drain the grease. Add the seasonings to the meat, stir to combine. Then stir in the tomato sauce. Set aside.
  • Homemade Enchilada Sauce:
  • Heat the oil or butter in a medium size skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in the flour and stir to mix. Will be a thick mixture. Allow this to cook for just 1-2 minutes.
  • Add in the spices. Stir to form a thick paste.
  • Stir in the broth and tomato paste. Stir until smooth. Continue to heat to just below a simmer, sauce will thicken slightly.
  • Enchiladas:
  • Preheat oven to 350℉ degrees.
  • Spread enchilada sauce into the bottom of a glass 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable or canola oil over medium heat in a medium size skillet.
  • Once the oil is hot enough to bubble up when a tortilla is dipped in, gently lay the tortilla into the oil using tongs. Allow the tortilla to cook in the oil for about 10-15 seconds, then flip and cook the other side. (Tortillas will not be browned and crisp, we still want them flexible)
  • Once all tortillas have been fried, dip into the enchilada sauce. Or brush the sauce on.
  • Lay the tortilla down and add a spoonful of ground beef and a small sprinkle of cheese.
  • Roll the tortillas and lay into a baking dish, seam side down. Continue until the dish is filled.
  • Spread leftover sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle with leftover shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 228 kcal, Sodium 401 mg, Fat 13 g, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 13 g

TEX-MEX BEEF ENCHILADAS



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This recipe is easily doubled; you can bake one batch tonight and freeze another for a no-fuss weeknight meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 small canned chipotle chile in adobo, minced, plus 1 tablespoon sauce from can
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 pound lean ground beef
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Make sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add flour and cook, whisking occasionally, 1 minute. Add broth, chili powder, chipotle and adobo sauce, and 3/4 cup water; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer until lightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Make filling: In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, and beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. (If freezing, don't place any sauce in baking dish. See Cook's Notes below.) Spoon 1/4 cup sauce in bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Set aside. Make enchiladas: Stack tortillas; wrap in foil, and warm in oven, 10 minutes. Fill each with a heaping 1/4 cup beef mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese; tightly roll up.
  • Raise oven heat to 450 degrees. Arrange enchiladas, seam side down, in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve garnished with cilantro and, if desired, a green salad.

TEX-MEX BEEF AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Cheese filled tortillas are covered with a spicy meat sauce and cheese before baking. Growing up all my life in South Texas, this dish was a staple!

Provided by RHONDA35

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground beef
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cups water
½ cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons cooking oil
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
4 cups shredded American cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Drain off grease and season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Mix in the tomato sauce and 2 cups of the water. Simmer over low heat. Mix the remaining water with the flour and sugar until flour is dissolved; stir into the simmering meat sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • While the sauce is cooking, heat oil in another skillet over medium-high heat. Warm tortillas in the hot oil until pliable. Fill each tortilla with a little bit of cheese, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish, reserving some of the cheese to sprinkle on top. Pour the meat sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 172 mg, Fat 49.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 47.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.1 g, Sodium 1915.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

MAMA'S TEX-MEX BEEF ENCHILADAS



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This was a favorite in my family while I was growing up. I have continued using the original recipe with just a few minor seasoning adjustments. Hope you enjoy. :)

Provided by Terri Rountree

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb ground beef
2 lb colby cheese
1 large onion
4 clove garlic
2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 Tbsp dried cilantro
30 corn tortilla
3 can(s) no bean chili (15 oz.)

Steps:

  • 1. Finely chop onion and grate cheese. Heat Chile, set aside.
  • 2. Brown ground beef in 12 in. skillet with onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cilantro.
  • 3. Drain grease from beef mixture and immediately stir in 1/2 of cheese till it melts.
  • 4. Heat 2 corn tortillas in microwave, cover with damp paper towel, for 30 seconds. Take out and spoon meat mixture ( about 2 tblsp.) onto tortilla and roll. Place in 9x13 casserole dish. Repeat until all meat mixture is used. This will make 2 9x 13 pans.
  • 5. Pour 1/2 chili in each pan. Cover in cheese.
  • 6. Bake for approx. 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with Salsa and Sour Cream.

TEX-MEX ENCHILADAS



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These are authentic Tex-Mex enchiladas as taught to me by a lady originally from Chihuahua, Mexico who then added a bit of Texas. They are super easy to put together and taste incredible! Watch out though, because there is nothing low-fat about them! I like to assemble these enchiladas in the morning or night before, come home and pop them in the oven. When cold, add 10 more minutes to the baking time. Leave out the onions for picky eaters.

Provided by SHCMEOW

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (11.25 ounce) cans chili without beans
1 cup enchilada sauce
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
15 corn tortillas
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1 onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix the chili and enchilada sauce together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally as it simmers.
  • Heat the vegetable oil and chili powder together in a small skillet over medium heat. Gently lay a tortilla in the hot oil and cook until the tortilla starts to puff. Remove with a spatula and place on a plate. Immediately sprinkle about 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped onion down the center of the tortilla; roll the tortilla tightly around the mixture and place, seam-side down, into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat this process until all the tortillas are used.
  • Sprinkle about 2/3 of the remaining Cheddar cheese over the rolled enchiladas. Pour the warm chili mixture evenly over the enchiladas. Scatter the remaining Cheddar cheese over the layer of the chili mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 932.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.1 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 59 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.2 g, Sodium 1775.8 mg, Sugar 10 g

Tips:

  • For a spicier enchilada, use a hotter salsa or add a diced jalapeño pepper to the filling.
  • If you don't have any enchilada sauce on hand, you can substitute your favorite tomato sauce or even a can of chili.
  • To make your enchiladas ahead of time, assemble them and then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, simply remove from the refrigerator and bake according to the recipe instructions.
  • For a cheesy enchilada, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top before baking.
  • Serve your enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, or sliced avocado.

Conclusion:

Mama's Tex-Mex Beef Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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