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Shredded Beef Enchiladas Recipe
Shredded beef enchiladas represent exceptional recipes that require time investment but deliver worthwhile results that justify the preparation effort involved. This treasured recipe tends to get misplaced due to its outstanding results, making documentation essential. The time-consuming preparation creates depth of flavor impossible to achieve through shortcuts.
These shredded beef enchiladas are a great recipe (a bit time-consuming but worth it). I keep losing the recipe, so I thought I’d post it on the web. Enjoy.
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients
Shredded Beef:
3 pounds beef chuck roast
¼ cup water
1 ½ cups beef broth
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Cheese Sauce:
1 large onion, chopped
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups sour cream
Tortillas:
1 cup oil for frying
20 (6 inch) corn tortillas
Other:
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Cook beef: Place beef roast in a large saucepan; pour in water. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer on low for 30 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and brown beef on all sides. Once water has evaporated, add broth, vinegar, chili powder, and cumin. Cover tightly and reduce heat to low. Simmer until beef falls apart when lifted, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Use 2 forks or your fingers to shred beef in the pan; allow to cool to room temperature.
Make sauce: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion in the hot skillet until just soft, not browned. Mix in green chilies and flour. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook the flour taste out. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese and sour cream. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often, until cheese is melted and incorporated. Set sauce aside to cool.
Prepare tortillas: Heat oil in a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Use tongs to dip tortillas, one at a time, into hot oil until crisp, about 30 seconds per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Spread 1/4 cup sauce down the center of a tortilla. Top with about 1/4 cup shredded beef. Roll up and place seam-side down in an 8×11-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas, sauce, and beef. Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over rolled tortillas.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
Editor’s Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 577 | Calories |
| 38g | Fat |
| 30g | Carbs |
| 30g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 577 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 38g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat 19g | 93% |
| Cholesterol 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium 667mg | 29% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin C 18mg | 19% |
| Calcium 373mg | 29% |
| Iron 4mg | 21% |
| Potassium 463mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
