** This post was imported as a part of my top 30 from my old blog – What’s Cooking in the Orange Kitchen**
I adapted this recipe from one that my mom used to make when we were growing up and I can tell you that it was one of my favorites then and it is still one of my favorites now. I can actually remember impatiently waiting on the nights when my mom would make this dinner because she would have to prepare everything and then bake it. 20 minutes seemed like an eternity while waiting for this delicious dinner to come out of the oven. I promise you though, it is well worth the wait (though now that I am older, 20 minutes really doesn’t seem all that long).
I should also add a disclaimer here that this recipe is not really a traditional one and it’s probably not the healthiest meal I’ve ever prepared either(though I’ve made worse :)). And it dirties a lot of dishes. But it is worth it, I PROMISE!
Enchiladas
(Source: My mom!)
Ingredients
Filling
1-2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground meat (beef, turkey or chicken will all work)
1 medium red onion chopped
1 bell pepper finely chopped(I used red but any color will work), reserve half for sauce
1 clove of garlic, pressed
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheese (I used colby jack)
Sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil
half of the reserved bell pepper
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2/3 cup water
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp dry parsley
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cumin
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
8-10 8 inch tortillas (Today I used flour but my mom used corn)
1/2-1 cup shredded cheese
Preheat over to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet heat the vegetable oil and then cook the onion and bell pepper for about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Next, add the meat to the pan and brown. If the meat is too greasy then drain and return to the pan. Finally, stir in the sour cream and cheese.
In a small sauce pan heat the vegetable oil and cook the bell pepper until tender. Then add the rest of the sauce ingredients from tomato sauce to salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Then pour into a pie plate.
Dip each tortilla into the sauce and coat on both sides. Spoon 1/4 cup of the meat mixture onto each tortilla and then roll the tortilla around the filling. Place in an ungreased baking dish. Repeat until you’ve used all of the filling.
Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and then top with the cheese. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the cheese and sauce is bubbly.
Serve with spanish rice (at the bottom of the post), black beans(at the bottom of the post), or spicy broccoli.
>They look delicious! Tell your mom thanks for sharing! I can't wait to try these!
>these look so good!
>Funny, I was just looking for an enchilada recipe today because I have so many corn tortillas left! This recipe is perfect, thank you!
>I have no idea what a traditional enchilada recipe is but yours looks amazing! My fiance is half Mexican and I'm sure he'll appreciate this!
>I love all that melted cheese on top!
>This is just perfect – I've been looking for an easy enchilada recipe for a long time, and I think I finally found it! Will let you know how it turns out 🙂
>Thanks for sharing! I have these in the oven right now and am eagerly awaiting dinner!
>this was amazing! i put a ton of cheese on top. we had it for leftovers for lunch and dinner the next night. uses some pans but for sure the best enchiladas from scratch!!! make 'em for dinner tonight!
>I made these for me and DH Saturday night. I followed the recipe exact. These were absolutely delicious! I made the black beans to go with it. Definently one I will make again. Thank you!!
>Made these, and loved 'em! Thks SO MUCH! Kudos to your mum. Such a satisfying meal .. will be blogging about it today, so come check it out on my site.
>I LOVE enchiladas and these don't sound any harder than any other I've made–and yours with homemade sauce! I think I'm going to try it with shredded beef tomorrow!
>Just a tip: heat corn tortillas quickly in an oiled skillet on both sides and remove with tongs before dipping in the sauce. It will make them pliable and easy to roll.
>YUM, YUM, YUM…made these for dinner tonight and so glad I doubled the recipe!!
>Looks so yummy can't wait to try it
>I made this for my friends tonight and they loved it! 😀