mama's tex-mex beef enchiladas

Name: Mama's Tex-Mex Beef Enchiladas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) ground beef; 2 pound(s) colby cheese; 1 large onion; 4 clove(s) garlic; 2 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1 tablespoon(s) dried cilantro; 30 - corn tortilla; 3 can(s) no bean chili (15 oz.)

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Terri Rountree

Whitewright, TX

Updated on Aug 19, 2012

This was a favorite in my family while I was growing up. I have continued using the original recipe with just a few minor seasoning adjustments. Hope you enjoy. :)

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 pounds colby cheese
1 large onion
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
30 - corn tortilla
3 cans no bean chili (15 oz.)

How To Make mama's tex-mex beef enchiladas

Step 1

Finely chop onion and grate cheese. Heat Chile, set aside.

Step 2

Brown ground beef in 12 in. skillet with onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cilantro.
Step 3

Drain grease from beef mixture and immediately stir in 1/2 of cheese till it melts.
Step 4

Heat 2 corn tortillas in microwave, cover with damp paper towel, for 30 seconds. Take out and spoon meat mixture ( about 2 tblsp.) onto tortilla and roll. Place in 9x13 casserole dish. Repeat until all meat mixture is used. This will make 2 9x 13 pans.
Step 5

Pour 1/2 chili in each pan. Cover in cheese.
Step 6

Bake for approx. 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with Salsa and Sour Cream.
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