I called my father-in-law to ask him how he makes his famous enchiladas and his response was this..."I get two cans of enchilada sauce. There's a recipe on the back, but I don't use the recipe, I add in a few other things, just make sure to add enough sauce that the filling isn't too dry"...Ummmm excuse me???? What kind of answer is that? I was expecting a super secret ingredient, or step in the recipe. Nope. Before I panicked, I realized that he was just doing what any good cook would do...take a recipe and change it to fit your taste. So that is what I did, and I think I came up with a pretty good replica of his. Enjoy!
Easy Beef Enchiladas
Makes 8 servings
Printable recipe
Ingredients:
1 pkg 6 inch flour tortillas (8)
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can diced green chilies
2 cans enchilada sauce (heat level to your preference, I use 1 medium, 1 hot)
2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 Tbsp cumin
1/4 tsp chili powder
cayenne pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste
cilantro, chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Cook onions and ground beef until hamburger is brown and onions are soft. Add garlic and cook for a few more minutes. Turn off the heat and drain off the fat (I usually save a little for flavor). Add in 1/2-3/4 of one can of enchilada sauce, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cheese and cilantro to taste. Your filling should have a thick but smooth consistency. If necessary, add more sauce. Draw a line through your filling to cut it in half. This will make it easier to judge how much to put in each tortilla. Spoon filling into a tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 9x13 pan. Pour the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until bubbly and the sauce has a chance to thicken. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
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