Grandmas Enchiladas Recipe

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  1. Brown beef: Adjust oven rack tp lower-middle position and heat to 300 degrees. Pat beef dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tbs oil in large Dutch oven over med-high heat until just smoking. Cook half of the beef,turning occasionally,until well browned all over,about 8 mins. Transfer to large bowl. Repeat with remaining oil and beef.
  2. Cook aromatics: Pour off all but 1 Tbs fat from pot. Add onions and 1/2 tsp salt and cook over medium heat till softened,about 8 mins. Stir in chili powder,cumin,coriander,cayenne and 1/4 tsp pepper and cook till spices darken ,about 2 mins. Add garlic and cook until fragrant ,about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato sauce and wine and bring to a boil.
  3. Braise the beef: Add browned beef along with any accumulated juices to pot. Transfer pot to oven and cook,covered till meat is fork-tender,2 to 2-1/2 hours. Transfer beef to large bowl. Strain sauce through fine mesh strainer,discarding solids and set aside. ( You should have about 2 cups of sauce).
  4. Make filling: Increase oven temp to 375. Spread 3/4 c sauce over bottom of 9x13 baking dish;set aside. When beef is cool enough to handle,shred into bite-size pieces. Add 1 c cheese and additional 1/4 c sauce and toss to combine.
  5. Assemble: Spray tortillas on both sides with spray and arrange on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until warm and pliable,about 1 min. Arrange warm tortillas on work surface. Place 1/3 c beef mixture in center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and arrange,seam -side down,in prepared dish.
  6. Bake: Pour remaining sauce evenly over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake till cheese is melted and enchiladas are heated through,20 to 25 mins. Serve with chopped cilanto and lime wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 764.65 Kcal (3201 kJ)
Calories from fat 417.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.37g 71%
Cholesterol 191.47mg 64%
Sodium 661.97mg 28%
Potassium 1033.55mg 22%
Total Carbs 30.76g 10%
Sugars 3.7g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5.36g 21%
Protein 56.66g 113%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 9%
Iron 6.8mg 38%
Calcium 386mg 39%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 201.31 Kcal (843 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.21g 71%
Cholesterol 50.41mg 64%
Sodium 174.28mg 28%
Potassium 272.11mg 22%
Total Carbs 8.1g 10%
Sugars 0.97g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 21%
Protein 14.92g 113%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 9%
Iron 1.8mg 38%
Calcium 101.6mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.4
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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