LUBY'S CAFETERIA CHEESE ENCHILADAS WITH CHILI SAUCE

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This recipe comes from Luby's Cafeteria 50th Anniversary Cookbook and is one of their most requested recipes. If you like Tex-Mex, these are a must try! Serve with Spanish rice and refried beans.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 cups beef broth
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole canned tomatoes
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika, plus
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup water
15 -20 corn tortillas
vegetable oil, enough to cover bottom of skillet
6 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chipped onion
1 cup shredded American cheese

Steps:

  • To make sauce, brown ground beef in a large saucepan or Dutch oven along with the onions, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Drain meat on paper towels.
  • Return meat to saucepan and add broth, tomatoes, chili powder, paprika and cumin.
  • Mix well, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for one hour.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until cornstarch is completely dissolved.
  • Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the chili sauce, stirring constantly.
  • Continue cooking sauce for about 5 more minutes.
  • For enchiladas, heat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat about 1/2-inch vegetable oil in a small skillet, until hot but not smoking.
  • Quickly fry each tortilla in hot oil to soften, about 2-4 seconds on each side; drain on paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, combine Cheddar cheese and onions.
  • Mix well.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup cheese mixture down the center of each warm tortilla.
  • Roll up and place seam side down into two 11X7-inch baking dishes.
  • Top enchiladas with chili sauce.
  • Cover each dish with foil.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until hot.
  • Remove foil.
  • Sprinkle with american cheese and continue baking 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

Amaefula Andy
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These enchiladas were easy to make and very flavorful. The chili sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Tiandra Pahtayken
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I'm not a huge fan of enchiladas, but these were actually really good! The chili sauce was especially tasty. I would definitely make these again.


Abigél Gregus
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These enchiladas were so cheesy and delicious! The chili sauce was the perfect addition, and it added a nice bit of spice. I will definitely be making these again.


nolufefe ngobese
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I loved the way the chili sauce complemented the cheese filling in these enchiladas. It was a great combination of flavors and textures.


Success Adole
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These enchiladas were a great way to use up some leftover chili. They were easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Al Avatare Gaming
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These cheese enchiladas with chili sauce were a delicious and easy meal. I loved the crispy edges of the enchiladas, and the chili sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Waqarhussain Jutt
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The enchiladas are easy to make and always turn out perfectly. The chili sauce is also very good.


Bibak Nath
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These enchiladas were so good! The cheese filling was creamy and delicious, and the chili sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Cotton CloudsEva
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I love this recipe! The enchiladas are always a hit with my friends and family. The chili sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Avant Royer
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These cheese enchiladas with chili sauce were a great weeknight meal. They were easy to make and very flavorful. My family loved them!


Nnalongo Bmk
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I'm not usually a fan of enchiladas, but these were really good! The chili sauce was especially tasty. I would definitely make these again.


Cole Rieck
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These enchiladas were amazing! The cheese filling was perfectly melted and gooey, and the chili sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I loved the crispy edges of the enchiladas, too. This recipe is a keeper!


Paulaaa._
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I've tried many cheese enchilada recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chili sauce is what really sets it apart. It's so flavorful and adds a nice depth of flavor to the dish. I highly recommend this recipe!


MixedEntertainment
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The enchiladas were easy to make and turned out so delicious. The chili sauce was the perfect finishing touch. We all agreed that this is a keeper!


Mh Nahid
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These cheese enchiladas with chili sauce were an absolute delight! They had the perfect balance of flavors, with a cheesy, savory filling and a rich, slightly spicy sauce. The enchiladas were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and the chi


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