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Beef Enchiladas - ram (picture)

Contributed By: rebelita80
Betty Crocker Cookbook

Easy, delicious, & affordable; everyone loves them!

Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef

1 Med onion, chopped (1/2 C)

1/2 c Sour cream

1 c Shred Cheddar cheese (4oz)

2 t Chopped fresh parsley

1/4 tsp Ground pepper

1/3 c Chopped grn bell pepper

2/3 c Water

1 t Chili powder

1 1/2 tsp Chopped fresh or

1/2 tsp Dried oregano leaves

1/4 tsp Ground cumin

(2 whole green chilies, chopped)

1 clove Garlic, finely chopped

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

8 Tortillas (5-6" in diameter)

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Garnish: shredded cheese, sour cream, &

Chopped onions, if desired

Preparation

1. HEAT oven to 350*.

2. COOK beef in 10-inch skillet over mediumheat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. STIR in onion, sour cream, 1 C cheese, the parsley, and pepper. COVER and REMOVE from heat.

3. HEAT bell pepper, water, chili powder, oregano, cumin, (chilies), garlic, and tomato sauce to boiling in 2-qt saucepan, stirring occasionally; REDUCE heat. SIMMER uncovered 5 minutes. POUR into ungreased pie plate, 9 x 1 1/4 inches.

4. DIP each tortilla into sauce in pie plate to coat both sides. SPOON about 1/4 C beef mixture onto each tortilla; ROLL tortilla around filling. PLACE seam side down in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inches. POUR remaining sauce over enchiladas.

5. BAKE uncovered about 20 minutes or until bubbly.

GARNISH with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped onions.

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With Cheese Melted on Top:

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Cook's Notes

* I like to double the cheese, and halve the green pepper and onion.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: ncc

Excellent recipe. Finally an authentic Enchilada recipe. Fairly easy to make also.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Egg & Cheese
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 670
Total Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 41g
Vitamin A: 36%
Vitamin C: 26%
Calcium: 44%
Iron: 24%
Fiber: 6g