Best 5 Texmex Chili Cheese Enchiladas Recipes

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**Tex-Mex Chili Cheese Enchiladas: A Symphony of Flavors**

Get ready for a taste sensation like no other with our Tex-Mex Chili Cheese Enchiladas! This delectable dish combines the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine with the comforting goodness of classic enchiladas. Picture tender corn tortillas filled with a hearty chili con carne, smothered in a velvety cheese sauce, and baked to perfection. Each bite is an explosion of flavors, with the chili's spicy kick perfectly balanced by the creamy cheese and the aromatic Tex-Mex spices. Whether you're a fan of Mexican food or simply looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, these enchiladas are sure to hit the spot.

**Inside the Article:**

* **Tex-Mex Chili Cheese Enchiladas (Main Recipe):** This step-by-step guide takes you through the process of making the classic Tex-Mex Chili Cheese Enchiladas, from preparing the chili con carne filling to assembling and baking the enchiladas.

* **Healthy Tex-Mex Chili Cheese Enchiladas:** For those who prefer a healthier version, this recipe offers a lighter take on the classic dish, using lean ground turkey, reduced-fat cheese, and a homemade chili sauce made with fresh vegetables.

* **Easy Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream Sauce:** If you're short on time, try this simplified version of enchiladas, featuring tender chicken, a creamy sour cream sauce, and a blend of Mexican spices.

* **Authentic Red Enchiladas:** Experience the true taste of Mexico with these authentic red enchiladas, made with a flavorful chili sauce, corn tortillas, and a generous filling of cheese and shredded chicken.

* **Enchilada Casserole:** This crowd-pleasing casserole is perfect for potlucks and family gatherings. It combines all the delicious elements of enchiladas into a single, easy-to-serve dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TEX MEX ENCHILADAS WITH CHILI GRAVY RECIPE



Tex Mex Enchiladas with Chili Gravy Recipe image

Tex-Mex Enchiladas with Chili Gravy are cheese enchiladas covered with a beef chili con carne gravy, or enchilada sauce, and lots and lots of gooey cheddar cheese!

Provided by Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef ((Recommend 80/20 ground beef))
1/3 cup chopped white onion
3 Tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano ((can use regular oregano))
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((optional))
1/2 teaspoon each Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth ((or water or beef broth))
3-1/2 cups shredded cheddar or American cheese ((I shredded an 12-ounce block of cheese))
8 corn tortillas
1/2 cup chopped white onion

Steps:

  • Brown the 80/20 ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. When browned add chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes. (If you use leaner ground beef, you will need to add a couple of tablespoons of oil.)
  • Add chili powder, cumin, oregano (Mexican oregano preferably), garlic powder, salt, and pepper and stir until seasoning covers all of the ground beef.
  • Add the flour and stir in with the seasoned ground beef.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring it up to a boil. Then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. When it thickens up, then it is ready to pour over the cheese enchiladas.
  • Meanwhile, heat the corn tortillas in a little oil in a hot skillet or griddle over medium heat. You want to just heat the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side, just until the corn tortillas are soft but not long enough to fry them. When the corn tortillas are soft and pliable, then remove them, drain any excess oil, and place either in a tortilla warmer or on a plate with paper towels.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Ladle about a half cup of the chili gravy into the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
  • Add about 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on the lower third of a corn tortilla. Then tightly roll the corn tortilla around the cheese and place seam side down in the 9x13 baking dish. Repeat until you have rolled all enchiladas.
  • Pour the remaining chili gravy over the enchiladas, and sprinkle about 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top of the enchiladas.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Serve the enchiladas hot, and top with chopped onions or chopped cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 738 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TEXMEX CHILI CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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We often serve mexican food in our family - part of being a Texan! I have been making enchiladas most of my life, but recently made some simple changes to my basic chili cheese enchiladas recipe. These are simple to make with leftovers from My Texas Chili recipe (posted).

Provided by Sena Wilson

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 c my texas chili (recipe posted)
6 flour tortillas, heated
4 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 large onion, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Heat leftover chili. Chop the onions and shred the cheese. Spray a oven-proof oblong pan, or glass baking dish, with oil.
  • 2. Prepare the flour tortillas, one at a time, in a pre-heated (medium high) skillet on each side for about 7 seconds. Do not overcook as you want them to stay soft and pliable. Set aside to assemble.
  • 3. Spread each tortilla with a couple of large spoonfuls of the chili. Add approximately 1/2 cup cheese to each one, along with chopped onions. Rollup tortilla and place seam side down into baking dish, side by side as in a line.
  • 4. Cover the enchiladas with remaining chili. Add more shredded cheese and chopped onions. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve with crackers or fried tortilla chips.

CHEESE & ONION ENCHILADAS WITH TEX-MEX CHILI GRAVY RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Cheese & Onion Enchiladas with Tex-Mex Chili Gravy Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 15

CHILI GRAVY:
3 tablespoons Canola oil
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano is preferred if it's available)
2 tablespoon chile powder (either homemade or a dark brand such as Gebhardt's or Whole Foods)
2 cups chicken broth or water
CHEESE ENCHILADAS:
6 corn tortillas
12 Kraft American 2% Cheese singles (or velveeta for TexMex authenticity)
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups chili gravy

Steps:

  • Chili gravy: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and continue stirring for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it makes a light brown roux. Add remaining dry ingredients and continue to cook for 1 minute, constantly stirring and blending ingredients. Add chicken broth, mixing and stirring until the sauce thickens. Turn heat to low and let sauce simmer for 15 minutes. May add water, or chicken broth, to adjust thickness, if necessary. Enchiladas: Preheat oven to 450°F. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in a small or medium skillet and heat tortillas, one at a time, on each side. Layer on plate and blot with paper towels. Pour 1/2 cup chili gravy in 7-x9inch baking pan. Put 1/4 cup cheese and 1tablespoon onion in center of each tortilla, roll up, and place, seam-side down, in baking dish. Pour remaining chili gravy over rolled tortillas, top with remaining cheese & onions. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until sauce is bubble and cheese is melted. Serve hot.

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

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:

  • To make the chili cheese filling, you can use your favorite chili recipe or a store-bought chili mix. If you are using a store-bought mix, be sure to add some extra spices to give it more flavor.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the filling for a more complex flavor. A good combination is cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Pepper Jack cheese.
  • To make the enchilada sauce, you can use a store-bought enchilada sauce or make your own. If you are making your own sauce, be sure to use a good quality tomato sauce and add some spices to taste.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, first, dip each tortilla in the enchilada sauce and then fill it with the chili cheese filling. Roll up the tortilla and place it seam-side down in a baking dish.
  • Top the enchiladas with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese. Bake the enchiladas in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex chili cheese enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy Tex-Mex meal, give these chili cheese enchiladas a try!

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