New Mexican Stacked Enchiladas

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    563 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

New Mexican Stacked Enchiladas

These Stacked Enchiladas are a vintage recipe that has been a family favorite for years. Since they aren't rolled, they are super easy and incredibly good.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 Cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 Tablespoons lard (I use olive oil)
  • 1 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 Cup milk
  • 4 Ounces small can diced green chillies
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 2 Cups diced or ground beef
  • 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 1/2 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1/4 Cup cooking oil
  • 1 Cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, diced green onion or scallions, as desired for garnish

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet with a bit of lard or oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Once the meat is browned, reduce the heat. Add the onion and cook until tender but not brown. Blend in flour. Add milk, chili peppers, and salt. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. 
  3. Stir in tomatoes, heat through, keep warm. 
  4. In a skillet, heat tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil until limp, about 15 seconds per side. Drain on a paper towel. 
  5. Place a hot tortilla in a 9x9 baking pan. Top with a 1/4 cup beef mixture and a small amount of cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese to make a stack. Bake at 350° F till hot, 15- 20 minutes.
  6. Unstack them to Serve. Serve with chopped lettuce, chopped tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa, as desired.

Notes

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  • If your tower is tilting like the leaning tower of pisa, place a few skewers or kebab skewers down through the center of the stack.
  • Best if eaten fresh, but leftovers will keep for 3-4 days.
  • Reheat in microwave.
  • Additional toppings;
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  •  
  • shredded lettuce
  • chopped tomatoes
  • creme fraiche or sour cream
  • avocado
  • guacamole
  • salsa
  • cilantro
  • sliced green onion or scallions

Nutrition Information

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Calories 563kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 112mg (37%) Sodium 831mg (35%) Potassium 643mg (18%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 845IU (17%) Vitamin C 18.9mg (21%) Calcium 311mg (31%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 563 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 563kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 831mg 35%
Potassium 643mg 14%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 845IU 17%
Vitamin C 18.9mg 21%
Calcium 311mg 31%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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