Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 lb

ground beef

browned

2 cup

sharp cheddar cheese

shredded

14 unit

corn tortillas

warmed

15 ounce

Hormel no bean chili

7 ounce

El Pato tomato sauce

1 unit

yellow onion

diced

4 unit

garlic cloves

minced

2 tbsp

chili powder

1 tbsp

cumin

ground

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

pepper

ground

1 dash

red pepper flakes

4.5 ounce

sliced black olives

sliced

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~3 min

Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Dice yellow onion and mince garlic cloves.

Step 4
~3 min

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef and sauté until softened.

Step 5
~3 min

Stir in chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Step 6
~3 min

Add 1/4 cup of water to the meat mixture and simmer until most of the water has evaporated.

Step 7
~3 min

In a separate bowl, combine Hormel chili and El Pato tomato sauce.

Step 8
~3 min

Warm corn tortillas in a microwave or skillet to make them pliable.

Step 9
~3 min

Dip each tortilla into the chili mixture.

Step 10
~3 min

Fill each dipped tortilla with the meat mixture, sliced black olives, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 11
~3 min

Roll the filled tortillas and place them seam-side down in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

Step 12
~3 min

Pour the remaining chili mixture over the rolled enchiladas.

Step 13
~3 min

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and sliced black olives over the top.

Step 14
~3 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier enchilada, add more red pepper flakes or use a spicier chili powder.

To prevent the tortillas from tearing, warm them slightly before filling.

You can assemble the enchiladas ahead of time and bake them later.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and beans.

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Guacamole
Sour Cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Mexican cuisine, often served at celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Mexican Independence Day
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
family gathering
party
cinco de mayo

Popularity Score

70/100

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