Red Chile Enchiladas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (14 1/2 oz) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
1 small canned chipotle chile in adobo , minced adding
1 tbsp adobo sauce , from can
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 lb lean cooked ground beef , shredded chicken
salt & pepper
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 oz)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Directions:

Make sauce: In a saucepan heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add flour and cook while whisking 1 minute. Add broth, chili powder, chipotle and adobe sauce and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until lightly thickened ( About 10 minutes).
Make filling. In a 10 inch non stick skillet, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Add onion, garlic, and beef. Season with salt and pepper. If using shredded beef cook beef with onion & garlic until veggies are cooked. If using ground beef, cook beef until no longer pink.
Preheat oven to 350°F Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in oven for 10 minutes. Take out of oven and spoon 1/4 cup sauce in bottom of dish (8 x 8 dish). Set aside. Make enchiladas with 1/4 cup beef mixture and 2 tablespoons of cheese; tightly rolled up.
Raise oven to 450°F Arrange enchiladas seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered until hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve garnished with cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	288.18 Kcal (1207 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.71g	23%
Cholesterol	61.6mg	21%
Sodium	242.8mg	10%
Potassium	260.61mg	6%
Total Carbs	16.13g	5%
Sugars	0.93g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.56g	10%
Protein	23.07g	46%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	185.5mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	250.15 Kcal (1047 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.77g	23%
Cholesterol	53.47mg	21%
Sodium	210.76mg	10%
Potassium	226.22mg	6%
Total Carbs	14g	5%
Sugars	0.81g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.22g	10%
Protein	20.03g	46%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Iron	2mg	13%
Calcium	161mg	19%

* 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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