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Cheese Enchiladas Chili Gravy

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πŸ§€ Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cheese Enchiladas with a rich and smooth spicy chili gravy that embodies Tex-Mex tradition.
🌢 This recipe offers a delightful balance of melted cheese, savory onions, and a flavorful chili sauce for a satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 enchiladas

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.

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Notes

πŸ«“ Soften tortillas in hot oil in the oven to prevent cracking when rolling.
🌢 Use a flour-based roux to create a smooth, rich chili gravy with deep cumin and smoky chili flavors.
πŸ§€ The cheese and lard or oil add richness, making this dish satisfyingly indulgentβ€”balance with fresh sides if desired.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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