Red Chile Enchiladas

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 small canned chipotle chile in adobo, minced adding
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, from can
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 lb lean cooked ground beef, shredded chicken or 3/4 lb shredded beef
  • salt & pepper
  • 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Make sauce: In a saucepan heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add flour and cook while whisking 1 minute. Add broth, chili powder, chipotle and adobe sauce and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until lightly thickened ( About 10 minutes).
  2. Make filling. In a 10 inch non stick skillet, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Add onion, garlic, and beef. Season with salt and pepper. If using shredded beef cook beef with onion & garlic until veggies are cooked. If using ground beef, cook beef until no longer pink.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in oven for 10 minutes. Take out of oven and spoon 1/4 cup sauce in bottom of dish (8 x 8 dish). Set aside. Make enchiladas with 1/4 cup beef mixture and 2 tablespoons of cheese; tightly rolled up.
  4. Raise oven to 450°F Arrange enchiladas seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered until hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

829 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.2g 52% DV
Total Fat 51.8g 66% DV
Carbs 75.5g 27% DV
Fiber 14.7g 53% DV
Sugar 6.3g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10972.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1827mg 39% DV
Cholesterol 43mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 532.5mcg 59% DV
Vitamin C 142.3mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 621.8mg 48% DV
Iron 18.2mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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