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Shredded beef enchiladas
Succulent beef enchiladas made with shredded chuck roast flavored with aromatic spices drenched in homemade sauce.
Prep Time
29 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 29 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 452 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg (3lb) chuck roast
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves peeled
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 400 g (14oz) tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp chili powder
For the enchilada sauce
- 3 cups beef cooking liquid
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
For the enchiladas
- 10 flour tortillas
- 2-3 cups grated cheese
- Sliced avocado
- sour cream
- fresh cilantro/coriander
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Season the chuck roast generously on all sides with salt and pepper. Place the chuck roast in a large roasting dish then pour in the beef stock, onion, garlic, tomatoes and spices.
- Cover with foil then place in the oven and allow to cook for 2-3 hours until the beef is soft and tender.
- Remove the beef from the roasting pan then strain the cooking liquid into a measuring jug.
- Pour 3 cups of cooking liquid into a saucepan and add a few teaspoons of cornstarch mixed with two tablespoons of water.
- Allow to simmer over medium heat until thickened.
- Shred the beef (I find it easiest to put the beef in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to quickly shred the beef).
- Combine with 1 cup of the thickened cooking sauce then season to taste.
- Fill each tortilla with the shredded beef mixture and a bit of shredded cheese then roll up and place in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the top then add the remaining cheese.
- Place the enchiladas back in the oven and allow to bake for 10-15 minutes until hot and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes then top with avocado, fresh cilantro leaves and sour cream.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
452kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
1045mg
(44%)
Potassium
925mg
(26%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
283IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 452kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1045mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 925mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.