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Beef Enchiladas with Savory Homemade Sauce

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
55 min
TOTAL TIME
70 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Beef Enchiladas with Savory Homemade Sauce
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • cooking spray
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced green chiles
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 8 low-carb high-fiber tortillas (such as La Tortilla Factory®)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded low-fat Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
1
Begin by heating a generous amount of vegetable oil in a medium-sized saucepan over a moderate heat setting. Next, add the flour and cook continuously using a wooden spoon until it forms a smooth, even consistency, taking approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
2
Now, incorporate the chili powder into the mixture and continue cooking until it releases a pleasant aroma, roughly 30 seconds later.
3
Then, combine the chicken stock, tomato paste, oregano, cumin, and salt in the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil before reducing the heat and allowing it to simmer until it reaches the desired thickness, approximately 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, preheat your oven to a temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit (or 190 degrees Celsius). To prevent the baking dish from sticking, lightly spray its interior with cooking spray.
5
In a separate skillet, heat a substantial amount of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, green chiles, and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until they become tender, taking around 5 to 10 minutes.
6
Mix the ground beef with the cooked vegetables and black beans, then stir in half of the enchilada sauce. Continue cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
7
Now, take each tortilla and place a portion of the beef mixture in its center. Roll the tortilla around the filling to create a sealed package, and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
8
Cover the tortillas with the remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend.
9
Bake the assembled dish in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.