Ancho Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelBetter BuyHealth IndexAverage
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Chili package1
 Boiling water1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Dried oregano1 Teaspoon
 Ground cumin1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/8 Teaspoon
 Vegetable oil1 Teaspoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), minced
 Vegetable cooking spray
 1/2 pound ground round
 Onion1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Sweet red pepper1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), minced
 Salt1 Cup (16 tbs)
 8 (8 1/2-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
 Cheddar Cheese1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Romaine lettuce4 Cup (16 tbs), shredded
 Tomato1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped

Directions

Place chiles on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 400° for 3 minutes.
Cut chiles in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membranes.
Tear chiles into 2-inch pieces.
Combine chile pieces and boiling water in a bowl; cover and let stand 45 minutes.
Place chiles and water in container of an electric blender; cover and process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
Transfer mixture to a saucepan.
Add tomato sauce and next 5 ingredients.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring often.
Spoon 1/2 cup tomato mixture into a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Set remaining tomato mixture aside.
Combine meat and next 3 ingredients in a nonstick skillet; cook over medium heat until meat is browned, stirring until it crumbles.
Drain if necessary.
Add 1/2 cup tomato mixture and beans; stir well.
Spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture across center of each tortilla.
Roll up tortillas; place, seam side down, over tomato mixture in baking dish.
Brush remaining tomato mixture over tortillas.
Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; bake 3 to 5 additional minutes or until cheese melts.
To serve, place 1/2 cup lettuce and 1 enchilada on each plate.
Top each with 2 tablespoons tomato and, if desired, sour cream.
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