cinco de mayo enchiladas
I was posting my dinner from last night and noticed that everyone was making something "south of the border" for Cinco de Mayo today. I saw a good looking recipe for enchiladas but did not have most of the ingredients. Thus a new recipe was born! I hope you try this recipe, it was truly delicious. It is very forgiving so if you dont have one of the ingredients (or more) just make some substitutions and maybe you will come up with yet another to share!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Broil
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 cups left over grilled beef
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheese--divided
- 12 - corn tortillas
- 1 - sweet onion-divided
- 1 - green pepper--sliced
- 6 - fresh mushrooms--sliced
- 1 - tomato--sliced
- - olive oil
- - chili garlic paste
- 1/2 cup wine or broth
- - cotija cheese for topping
How To Make cinco de mayo enchiladas
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Step 1Slice the leftover meat into this strips and mix with 2 cups of the cheese. Set aside.
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Step 2Preheat broiler and line pan with olive oil brushed foil. Put sliced peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and half of the onion on the foil and broil until soft and slightly browned. About 5 minutes.
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Step 3Put browned veggies and liquid in a food processor along with the broth or wine. Process until smooth. You can add a little salt and sugar and the chili paste to taste.
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Step 4Wrap unpackaged tortillas in a kitchen towel and microwave on high for 1 minute.
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Step 5Grease bottom of a 13x9 baking dish with olive oil. Take a tortilla and add some beef strips, cheese and some cilantro to it and roll tightly. Place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
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Step 6Dribble olive oil over rolls and bake about 5 minutes to get the insides hot. Then broil for 3-4 minutes to crisp. Watch carefully!
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Step 7Sprinkle and remaining meat/cheese mixture on top. Then pour over the sauce and spread a bit to cover. Sprinkle with Cojita cheese. Broil again until cheese is browned. (3 minutes)
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Step 8Top dish with additional Cojita, the left over cilantro, shredded cheese and the other half of the sweet onion.
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Step 9Serve with salsa if desired. Enjoy!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Beef
Culture:
Mexican
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#enchiladas
Keyword:
#left-overs
Keyword:
#Cinco de Mayo
Ingredient:
Beef
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Method:
Broil
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