Shredded Beef Enchiladas

Shredded Beef Enchiladas
  • PREP TIME
    45 mins
  • COOK TIME
    3 hrs 20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    4 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    1.5K

Savor the rich, comforting flavors of these homemade shredded beef enchiladas. Tender, slow-cooked beef and a creamy, cheesy sauce come together in this satisfying dish, perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    30 g
  • Cholesterol
    112 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    30 g
  • Saturated Fat
    19 g
  • Sodium
    667 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    38 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 2 hrs Cook beef: Place beef roast in a large saucepan; pour in water. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer on low for 30 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and brown beef on all sides. Once water has evaporated, add broth, vinegar, chili powder, and cumin. Cover tightly and reduce heat to low. Simmer until beef falls apart when lifted, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Use 2 forks or your fingers to shred beef in the pan; allow to cool to room temperature.

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Recipe View 12 mins Make sauce: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion in the hot skillet until just soft, not browned. Mix in green chilies and flour. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook the flour taste out. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese and sour cream. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often, until cheese is melted and incorporated. Set sauce aside to cool.

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03 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare tortillas: Heat oil in a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Use tongs to dip tortillas, one at a time, into hot oil until crisp, about 30 seconds per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

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04 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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05 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Spread 1/4 cup sauce down the center of a tortilla. Top with about 1/4 cup shredded beef. Roll up and place seam-side down in an 8x11-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas, sauce, and beef. Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over rolled tortillas.

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06 Step

Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

For a richer flavor, try using a combination of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
If you don't have time to fry the tortillas, you can soften them by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for a few seconds.
The shredded beef can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Natalia Mcdermottkoch

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 507 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Octavia Auer

    This recipe is a keeper! The beef was so tender and flavorful.

  • Ally Lehner

    I added a can of diced tomatoes to the sauce for extra flavor and it was delicious!

  • Delia Gottlieb

    A bit time-consuming, but totally worth the effort. My family loved it!

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