Meals

Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

These enchiladas are filled with rich, savoury flavour and plenty of melted cheese, making them the ultimate comfort dish for both weeknight dinners and relaxed gatherings.

Prep Time

25

Cook Time

30

Total Time

55

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • skillet
  • blender

Ingredients

WHITE SAUCE
1 tbsp (15 mL) Canadian unsalted butter
1 tbsp (8 g) flour
2 cups (500 mL) Canadian 2% milk
1 can (113 mL) diced green chilies (optional)
1 tsp (1 g) dried oregano
¼ tsp (1.5 g) salt
1/8 tsp (0.5 g) pepper

ENCHILADAS
1 tbsp (15 mL) Canadian unsalted butter
½ cup (97 g) red onion, diced
1 jalapeño (28 g) seeded, diced
2 cloves (6 g) garlic, minced
1 lb (454 g) extra lean ground beef (substitute beef for any ground protein of your choice e.g. chicken, turkey or pork)
1 can (113 mL) diced green chilies (optional)
½ cup (86 g) black beans, drained, rinsed
¾ cup (170 g) Canadian low-fat cream cheese
1 cup (250 mL) Canadian Tex-Mex cheese, grated, divided
1 cup (250 mL) Canadian cheddar cheese, grated, divided
8 medium flour tortillas

CREMA
½ cup (120 mL) Canadian non-fat sour cream
2 tbsp (30 mL) lime juice
¼ cup (4 g) cilantro, chopped (reserve desired amount for garnish)

GARNISH
Chopped cilantro

 

Directions

  1. White Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the
    butter. Slowly whisk in the flour and milk. Allow to cook for
    5 minutes to thicken (not boil). Add diced green chilies,
    oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes and
    remove from heat.
  2. Enchiladas: In a large skillet, melt the butter and add the red onion, jalapeño and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes until soft. Add ground meat to the pan and sauté until fully cooked. Stir in green chilies and black beans. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir in cream cheese and both grated cheeses. Reserve about 3/4 cup of cheese for the final top layer before baking.
  3. Assembly: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease
    a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread 1/3 cup of the sauce on
    the bottom of the dish. Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup of the
    enchilada mixture, rolling them tightly and placing them
    seam-side down in the dish. Pour the sauce over the top
    of the enchiladas. Sprinkle with cheese, cover with foil and
    bake for 30 minutes.
  4. Crema: In a blender, combine sour cream, lime juice
    and cilantro.
  5. Remove the enchiladas from the oven and portion
    onto individual plates. Drizzle with crema and top with
    additional cilantro