Description
These enchiladas are cozy, cheesy, and absolutely packed with flavor — the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug. The real star is the homemade enchilada gravy: smoky, rich, and miles better than anything canned. Once you make it from scratch, you’ll never go back.
Ingredients
Enchilada Gravy
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¼ cup vegetable oil
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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3 tbsp chili powder (regular Tex-Mex style)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp ground cumin
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¼ tsp dried oregano (Mexican if available)
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2 cups beef broth
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Salt to taste
Enchilada Filling
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1 lb ground beef
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½ onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp cumin
Assembly
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8–10 flour or corn tortillas
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2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar + Monterey Jack works great)
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Chopped cilantro & green onions
Instructions
1. Make the Gravy
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Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute to form a blond roux.
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Add chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Slowly whisk in beef broth to avoid lumps.
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Simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
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Salt to taste and set aside.
2. Make the Beef Filling
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In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until browned.
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Drain excess fat.
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Stir in garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook 1 more minute.
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Remove from heat.
3. Prep the Tortillas
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Warm tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel for 30–45 seconds in the microwave or wrap in foil and warm in the oven 5 minutes.
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Warm tortillas = no cracking when you roll.
4. Assemble
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
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Lay a tortilla flat. Add some beef filling and a sprinkle of cheese.
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Roll snugly and place seam-side down.
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Repeat until the dish is full.
5. Sauce & Bake
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Pour enchilada gravy evenly over the rolled tortillas.
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Top with the remaining cheese.
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Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and melted.
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Let rest 5 minutes.
Notes
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Chicken Enchiladas: Use shredded chicken and mix it into some gravy.
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Vegetarian: Black beans + roasted sweet potatoes.
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Spicy: Add minced chipotle peppers to the beef.
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Lighter: Use ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese.