How to make Red Chile Beef and Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas with Rice and Beans
Red Chile Beef Enchiladas
Ingredients:
3 cups roast beef, shredded
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cups grated Mexican Cheese Blend plus 1 more cup for topping
1 (15 ounce can) Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce (Gluten-Free)
8 – 10 Corn Tortillas
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions:
Shred roast beef and set aside. In a small non-stick skillet melt butter.
Add onions and cook until translucent about 3 – 5 minutes. Set aside and allow onions to cool.
In a large mixing bowl add shredded beef, sautéed onions, and 2 cups of the shredded Mexican cheese blend. Mix until combined.
Pour enchilada sauce into a flat bowl. Dip tortillas into sauce and fill corn tortillas with shredded beef and cheese mixture.
Roll stuffed tortillas evenly. Line casserole dish with stuffed corn tortillas until filled. (8 -10) enchiladas to fill a 9 x 13 casserole dish)
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake in a 350 degree F. over for 20-25 minutes. Garnish with chopped lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes and sliced black olives. Finally top with a few dollops of sour cream.
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Green Chile Enchiladas
Ingredients:
12 6-inch corn tortillas
1/2 Tbsp cooking oil
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup sour cream
8 oz. pepper jack cheese, shredded and divided
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt
2 4oz. cans diced green chiles
2 Tbsp cooking oil
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Once hot, toast the tortillas for 30-60 seconds on each side, or until browned on the edges (no oil needed). Stack the toasted tortillas on a plate and cover with foil or an upside down bowl to keep them from drying out.�
Turn the heat under the skillet down to medium, add the cooking oil, and swirl to coat the surface.
Add the chicken breast and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through (165ºF internal temperature). Transfer the chicken breast to a clean cutting board to cool.�
While the chicken is cooking, begin the green chile enchilada sauce. Add both cans of diced green chiles (with liquid) to a blender and purée until smooth.�
Add the cooking oil, flour, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small sauce pot. Stir and cook over medium, allowing the mixture to come up to a bubble. Once bubbling, continue to cook and stir for 1 minute.�
Carefully add the water and puréed green chiles to the sauce pot and whisk to combine. Allow the sauce to come back up to a simmer, stirring often. Once simmering, turn off the heat, and season with salt (about ½ tsp). Set the sauce aside. �
Begin preheating the oven to 350ºF. Add the sour cream, half of the shredded pepper jack, sliced green onions, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne and salt to a large bowl.
Finely dice the chicken, then add it to the bowl with the other ingredients. Stir until everything is well combined.�
Begin assembling the enchiladas. Add about ¼ cup of the prepared filling to the center of each tortilla and then roll it closed. Place the filled tortillas in a casserole dish, seam side down.�
Pour the prepared green chile enchilada sauce over the enchiladas, then top with the remaining shredded pepper jack cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
Serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use pre-made enchilada sauce instead of making my own?
Yes, you can use store-bought enchilada sauce if you don’t have the time or ingredients to make your own. However, homemade sauce will typically have a fresher and more complex flavor.
How do I make the red chile beef and green chile chicken fillings?
For the red chile beef filling, you’ll want to brown ground beef in a skillet and then mix in the red chile sauce, along with some spices and aromatics. For the green chile chicken filling, you’ll want to cook chicken breasts in a skillet and then mix in green chile sauce, along with spices and aromatics.
How do I assemble the enchiladas?
To assemble the enchiladas, start by spooning a few tablespoons of the filling onto each tortilla and rolling it up. Place the enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish and cover with sauce and cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
How can I make the rice and beans more flavorful?
To make the rice and beans more flavorful, you can cook them with aromatics like garlic and onion, as well as spices like cumin and chili powder. You can also add in some fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for added flavor.
How long should I bake the enchiladas for?
Bake the enchiladas in a preheated 350°F oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the enchiladas are heated through.