Cheese Enchiladas

dinner, mexican

Note: Dan wishes there was potatoes in it. Worth trying!

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 5 large garlic cloves, minced or finely diced
  • 1 large green pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 12 tortillas
  • 2 bags shredded mexican cheese
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 large lime, juiced
  • 8 oz enchalada sauce (see recipe below)
  • Sea salt & Pepper

Directions 

  1. Combine onion, garlic, green pepper, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon of sea salt and pepper in a large skillet.
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  2. Sauté on medium high heat for 6-8 minutes, until onion becomes translucent.
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  3. Add frozen corn kernels and sauté an additional 4-5 minutes, as corn defrosts.
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  4. Add drained beans, 1 bag shredded mexican cheese, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and the juice of half a large lime.
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  5. Add salt and pepper to taste (I used an additional ½ teaspoon of each).
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  6. Build enchiladas using filling and place in a baking dish.
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  7. Cover with enchilada sauce and remaining mexican cheese.
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  8. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese becomes slightly crispy (turn up the heat if necessary towards the end for desired crisp) I broil on low the last couple of minutes to make the cheese browned, but if you do this be sure to watch closely so that you don’t burn it.
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  9. Serve topped with fresh lime juice and avocado slices

Enchilada Sauce Two Ways

Easy (and very yummy) enchilada sauce

  • 14.5oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup water (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp caldo de tomate (or salt)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Put in the blender, then use. This cooks *with* the enchiladas rather than before and it was really good! Might need to double, but I’m not sure.

 

Classic Enchilada Sauce

  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (water can work too)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the canola oil in a saucepan on medium heat.
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  2. Add the flour and chili powder and stir.
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  3. Cook until the bright red color turns a bit brown while stirring.
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  4. In a small bowl mix the tomato sauce with the rest of the ingredients until it is fully blended.
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  5. Add to your saucepan and whisk until fully mixed.
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  6. Cook for 8-10 minutes on medium heat until thickened.

from: https://buildyourbite.com/the-best-ever-veggie-enchiladas

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