09/18/2024
No Matter What You Call It, This Dish Is A Classic Comfort Food No One Can Resist!
๐ฎ Two Cheese Enchiladas with Chile Con Carne Sauce & All Beef Tamale!
Indulge in a classic Mexican feast with Two Cheese Enchiladas smothered in rich Chile Con Carne sauce, paired with an all-beef homemade tamale, savory rice, and creamy refried beans!
Ingredients:
For the Two Cheese Enchiladas:
12 small corn or flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups Chile Con Carne sauce (recipe below)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for garnish)
For the Chile Con Carne Sauce:
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
For the All Beef Tamales:
2 cups masa harina
1 cup chicken or beef broth
1/2 cup vegetable oil or lard
1 pound ground beef, cooked and seasoned
12-15 dried corn husks, soaked in warm water
For the Rice and Refried Beans:
2 cups cooked white rice
1 can (15 oz) refried beans, heated
Directions:
Prepare the Chile Con Carne Sauce:
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and onion is translucent.
Stir in tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until thickened. Set aside.
Prepare the Tamales:
In a large bowl, mix masa harina with broth and vegetable oil or lard until smooth.
Spread a small amount of masa mixture onto a soaked corn husk. Add a spoonful of seasoned ground beef.
Fold the husk over the masa and beef, then fold up the bottom to secure. Repeat with remaining husks.
Steam tamales for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until masa is firm and cooked through.
Prepare the Enchiladas:
Preheat oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
Spread 1/2 cup of Chile Con Carne sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
Warm tortillas slightly to make them more pliable.
Fill each tortilla with a mixture of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, roll up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Pour remaining Chile Con Carne sauce over the top of the enchiladas.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
Serve Two Cheese Enchiladas with a side of homemade beef tamale, cooked rice, and refried beans.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and sour cream if desired.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours (includes tamale steaming)
Kcal: 600 per serving