Here’s a flavor-packed recipe for Mexican Red Chili Beef Enchiladas 🌶️🥩—rich, cheesy, and perfect for a family dinner!
🌮 Mexican Red Chili Beef Enchiladas
⏱ Time
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 25–30 minutes
- Serves: 4–6
Ingredients
For the Red Chili Sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp chili powder (or Mexican red chili powder)
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Filling
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup corn or black beans
For the Enchiladas
- 8–10 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sour cream, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Red Chili Sauce
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually whisk in broth until smooth.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned.
- Add cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and optional beans/corn.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until well combined.
3️⃣ Assemble Enchiladas
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Spoon a few tablespoons of beef filling into each tortilla and roll up.
- Place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour red chili sauce over the rolled tortillas.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 20 minutes until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted.
5️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, or jalapeños.
- Serve with rice, beans, or a side salad.
🔥 Tips for Best Flavor
- Warm tortillas briefly in a skillet or microwave before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Add a splash of lime juice to sauce for brightness.
- For extra smoky flavor, add smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
If you want, I can also give a quick 15-minute skillet version that doesn’t require baking but still has that cheesy, saucy goodness.
Do you want me to do that?
