Enchiladas
Half-moon folded tortillas, packed with beef and beans, baked until golden and bubbling.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1kg beef mince
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp Mexican spice mix
assorted vegetables (grilled capsicum, chopped tomatoes, corn), optional
1 can (400g) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup water
8-10 soft tortillas
250g grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
olive oil, for drizzling
salsa, to serve
guacamole, to serve
sour cream, to serve
chilli sauce, to serve
lime juice, to serve
coriander, to serve
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lightly oil an ovenproof baking dish.
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the beef mince like a burger patty, undisturbed, for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy on one side.
Flip the mince and add the chopped onion, garlic and Mexican spice mix on top. Add any optional vegetables, then the drained black beans. Continue cooking for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fully cooked.
Stir in the tomato paste and water, and cook until the mixture thickens and comes together.
Spoon a generous amount of the meat mixture onto one half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Fold each tortilla in half to form a half-moon shape. Arrange them in the baking dish, leaning them against each other until the dish is full.
Spoon any remaining meat mixture around the edges of the tortillas and top with the remaining cheese.
Drizzle with a little olive oil and bake for about 20 minutes, until golden and bubbling on top.
Serve straight from the dish, topped with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, chilli sauce, lime juice and coriander.
HINTS
Browning the mince undisturbed first, like a burger patty, builds a deeper flavour than just stirring it from the start.
Lean the filled tortillas against each other in the dish rather than laying them flat - it keeps the filling in and helps them cook evenly.
Leftover filling makes a great taco or nacho topping the next day.
NUTRITION (per recipe total, serves 4 - guide only):
Calories: approx. 4100 kcal
Protein: approx. 250g
Carbohydrates: approx. 280g
Fat: approx. 220g
Fibre: approx. 22g
Sugar: approx. 18g
Sodium: approx. 4200mg
This nutrition information is a guide only and may vary depending on brands, exact quantities, and ingredient substitutions used.