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Mom's Enchiladas

Perfectly meaty and delicious enchiladas.
Course: Enchilada
Cuisine: TexMex
Servings: 8
Author: Mom

Ingredients

Enchiladas

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 15 oz can Hormel Chili with Beans
  • 10.5 oz can Hormel Chili without Beans
  • 2 tbs taco seasoning packaged or see below
  • 8 oz mild cheddar cheese
  • 15 oz can enchilada sauce
  • 8 large flour tortillas

Toppings

  • chopped lettuce
  • chopped tomatoes
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • enchilada sauce

Taco Seasoning

  • Taco Seasoning
  • 3 tbs paprika
  • 2 tbs chili powder
  • 1 tbs sugar
  • 1 tbs garlic powder
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp chipoltle pepper ground optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet brown 2 lbs of ground beef over medium high heat.
  • Once the meat is browned, drain it and add 1 can of Hormel Chili with beans, 1 small can of Hormel Chili without beans and 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning. Mix together and heat thoroughly.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large lasagna pan.
  • Warm 8 large burrito style flour tortillas.
  • Take each tortilla and fill it with roughly 2/3 cup of the meat filling.
  • Then fold the tortilla like a burrito. Fold the end up over the meat.
  • Fold the sides over up and over the first fold.
  • Then roll the wrap forward until you have a perfect little burrito.
  • Place into the greased pan. Then pour a 15oz can of enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas.
  • Finally top with 8 oz of mild cheddar cheese.
  • Cover the pan with foil and place into the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is nicely melted.
  • Remove pan from the oven and serve.
  • Place an enchilada on a plate and top with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, sour cream and a little more enchilada sauce.