Step-by-Step Enchilada Cooking Guide

Feb 8, 2025

Cooking Enchiladas: Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Lean Ground Beef: 1 pound, 93-7 ratio

Seasonings and Spices

  • Ground Cumin: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cracked Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon

Vegetables

  • Diced Onion: 1/4 cup (small dice)
  • Minced Fresh Garlic: 2 cloves

Additional Ingredients

  • Corn Tortillas: pre-made
  • Oil: for warming tortillas (can use a griddle or skillet)

Cooking Instructions

Browning the Meat

  1. Preheat skillet and add a little oil.
  2. Saute onions.
  3. Combine all seasoning ingredients and brown the ground beef.
  4. Set cooked meat aside to cool.

Preparing the Tortillas

  1. Warm the tortillas through in hot oil (not fry) to make them pliable.
  2. Alternative Methods:
    • Lightly brush oil and microwave.
    • Steam wrapped tortillas.

Making the Sauce

Ingredients

  • Vegetable Oil: 1/4 cup (e.g., avocado oil)
  • All-Purpose Flour: 4 tablespoons
  • Chili Powder: 2 tablespoons
  • Chicken Flavored Bouillon Cube: 1 (Knorr brand)
  • Water: 2 cups (can substitute with chicken broth)
  • Ground Cumin: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Onion Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon

Sauce Preparation

  1. Preheat pan and add oil.
  2. Whisk flour into oil and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add bouillon cube and water, whisk until smooth.
  4. Combine spices into the roux.
  5. Adjust sauce thickness with additional water if needed.

Assembling the Enchiladas

Cheese

  • Cheeses: 12 ounces of cheddar and Monterey Jack or Colby Jack cheese

Assembly Steps

  1. Prepare workstation with all ingredients.
  2. Add cheese and ground beef to tortillas.
  3. Roll tortillas tightly and place side by side in a pan.
  4. Reserve half of the cheese for topping.

Baking Instructions

  1. Cover enchiladas with aluminum foil.
  2. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes covered.
  3. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  4. Allow enchiladas to set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Final Tips

  • Cheat meal option: This enchilada recipe is suggested as a cheat meal.
  • Adjustments: Seasoning ratios can be adjusted based on preference.
  • Community Tips: Encouragement to share cooking tips with others.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of preparing enchiladas, from ingredient preparation to final baking and serving tips.

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