Tex-Mex Enchiladas

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

These are authentic Tex-Mex enchiladas as taught to me by a lady originally from Chihuahua, Mexico who then added a bit of Texas. They are super easy to put together and taste incredible! Watch out though, because there is nothing low-fat about them! I like to assemble these enchiladas in the morning or night before, come home and pop them in the oven. When cold, add 10 more minutes to the baking time. Leave out the onions for picky eaters.

$Tex-Mex Enchiladas$

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 15 enchiladas

$Brief$

Tex-Mex Enchiladas

Ingredients

2 (11.25 ounce) cans chili without beans

1 cup enchilada sauce

½ cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon chili powder

15 corn tortillas

1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese

1 onion

chopped

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix the chili and enchilada sauce together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat stirring occasionally as it simmers.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil and chili powder together in a small skillet over medium heat. Gently lay a tortilla in the hot oil and cook until the tortilla starts to puff. Remove with a spatula and place on a plate. Immediately sprinkle about 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped onion down the center of the tortilla; roll the tortilla tightly around the mixture and place seam-side down into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat this process until all the tortillas are used.

Step 4

Sprinkle about 2/3 of the remaining Cheddar cheese over the rolled enchiladas. Pour the warm chili mixture evenly over the enchiladas. Scatter the remaining Cheddar cheese over the layer of the chili mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is bubbling 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Tex-Mex Enchiladas

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 932.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 35.1g 70%

Carbohydrates: 69.1g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 10g 40%

Sugars: 10g

Fat: 59g 91%

Saturated Fat: 24.2g 121%

Cholesterol: 108.1mg 36%

Vitamin A Iu: 3093.9IU 62%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.3mg 72%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 12.6mg 21%

Folate: 46.7mcg 12%

Calcium: 789.1mg 79%

Iron: 4.6mg 25%

Magnesium: 123.2mg 44%

Potassium: 1006.6mg 28%

Sodium: 1775.8mg 71%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 531.3

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.