Authentic Tex-Mexican Enchiladas Recipe

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Authentic Tex-Mexican Enchiladas
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Ingredients
21
Count
Nutrition
1328
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Make Enchilada Gravy Sauce.
  2. Heat oil in large stockpot (at least 3 qt).
  3. Add flour and cook until browned, stirring constantly, you are making a roux, do not let it burn NOTE: this will have almost a dough consistency, don't be scared once the water is added it will thin into a thick gravy.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper.
  5. Cook roux, stirring constantly, for at least 2-3 minutes. If you do not thoroughly cook the roux it will taste like flour mixed with oil.
  6. Gradually add the water, stirring until smooth.
  7. Boil gently for 15 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile make the Chili con Carne.
  9. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet.
  10. Add the garlic, cumin, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
  11. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if the pan becomes dry.
  12. Add the chili powder and 1 cup of water and bring to a simmer.
  13. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove the bay leaf and add the beans if using.
  14. Meanwhile make the Enchiladas.
  15. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  16. Soften tortillas, fill with American cheese and roll up.
  17. Place them seam side down in a baking dish and cover with Enchilada Gravy Sauce and Chili con Carne.
  18. Top with Pico de Gallo and more cheese to taste.
  19. Heat in oven for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are heated through.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1328.28 Kcal (5561 kJ)
Calories from fat 815.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 90.56g 139%
Cholesterol 176.2mg 59%
Sodium 3998.95mg 167%
Potassium 1211.49mg 26%
Total Carbs 78.28g 26%
Sugars 10.42g 42%
Dietary Fiber 11.52g 46%
Protein 57.22g 114%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 1.7mg 55%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 1045.2mg 105%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 172.16 Kcal (721 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.74g 139%
Cholesterol 22.84mg 59%
Sodium 518.3mg 167%
Potassium 157.02mg 26%
Total Carbs 10.15g 26%
Sugars 1.35g 42%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 46%
Protein 7.42g 114%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 55%
Iron 0.8mg 32%
Calcium 135.5mg 105%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 33.3
    Points
  • 36
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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