Ingredients
– Lard or vegetable oil
– All-purpose flour
– Chili powder
– Ground cumin
– Garlic powder
– Dried oregano
– Kosher salt
– Black pepper
– Beef broth, chicken broth, or water for adjusting thickness
– Vegetable oil for softening tortillas
– Corn tortillas
– 1/4 cup shredded cheese per tortilla
– 1 tablespoon diced yellow onion per tortilla
Instructions
1-Heat lard or vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
2-Whisk in all-purpose flour and cook until lightly browned and fragrant.
3-Add chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.
4-Pour in beef broth, chicken broth, or water and whisk until the mixture thickens.
5-Simmer for 15 minutes on low heat, adjusting thickness with additional broth or water as needed.
6-Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
7-Pour vegetable oil into a baking dish and soften the corn tortillas in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes; remove and cover them.
8-Pour half of the prepared chili gravy into the baking dish.
9-For each tortilla, place 1/4 cup of shredded cheese and 1 tablespoon of diced yellow onion inside, roll it up, and arrange seam side down in the dish.
10-Pour the remaining chili gravy over the enchiladas, then sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese and diced yellow onion.
11-Bake uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the sauce bubbles and the cheese melts.
12-Remove from the oven and serve warm, with pickled jalapeΓ±os if desired.
Last Step:
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π« Soften tortillas in hot oil in the oven to prevent cracking when rolling.
πΆ Use a flour-based roux to create a smooth, rich chili gravy with deep cumin and smoky chili flavors.
π§ The cheese and lard or oil add richness, making this dish satisfyingly indulgentβbalance with fresh sides if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and simmering
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian (if using vegetable oil and no meat broth)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
