my dad's enchiladas
This comfort food recipe is a one pot meal from my Dad. There were six children. I finally realized when I was an adult with my own children why he liked this type of meal. He could feed six kids and Mom and Dad. Our extended family still does this same dish the same way 50 years later. It's fast and easy.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 15% ground chuck
- 1 large yellow onion
- 6 slices velveeta (melty cheese), slice each slice into 4 strips
- 18-20 - corn tortillas
- - corn oil
- 3 cans 15 ounce any brand canned chili
How To Make my dad's enchiladas
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Step 1Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. You will need a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Spray it lightly with non-stick cooking oil. Brown the burger and the onion in a large frying pan. When meat is totally browned, drain and set aside to cool.
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Step 2In a 10 inch (or so) skillet heat about 1/4 cup corn oil. Using tongs, fry one tortilla at a time in the oil for about 3-5 seconds on each side. If the tortilla starts to bubble up and harden you’ve fried it too long. Keep it limp. Note: The tortilla will be very hot after it is fried. I keep a small bowl of ice water nearby or leave the cold water trickling in the kitchen sink to cool my fingers. You’ll learn fast how to handle them, lol.
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Step 3Using the tongs, move the tortilla to a flat surface like a cutting board. Place two tablespoons burger onion mix and one strip cheese on the tortilla, roll it up and place in a casserole dish seam side down. Line them up either way. My wife Vickie and I do this as a team, one frying the tortillas and one rolling. Repeat until all the enchiladas are lined up in the casserole dish.
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Step 4Pour the chili over the enchiladas. Sprinkle left over hamburger on top. You can also spread some of your favorite grated cheese on top. Bake about 30 minutes until you think the cheese has melted. Serve with your favorite hot sauce.
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Culture:
Mexican
Keyword:
#comfort
Keyword:
#food
Keyword:
#enchiladas
Keyword:
#enchilada
Keyword:
#large families
Keyword:
#with chili
Keyword:
#beef and cheese
Collection:
Father's Day
Ingredient:
Beef
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Method:
Bake
Category:
Tacos & Burritos
Tag:
#Heirloom
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