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Venison Enchiladas

These Venison Enchiladas are one of our favorite ways to enjoy venison! The venison is slow cooked so it is tender and juicy every time!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 enchiladas
Calories: 301 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 cups venison carnitas Recipe link below
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce recipe below
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • lettuce, hot sauce, sour cream, tomatoes, etc. for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Heat oil in small frying pan over high heat. Add tortilla. Fry about 15 seconds on first side. When the tortilla starts to bubble carefully flip and soften second side. Drain between pieces of paper towel.
  3. Dip each tortilla in enchilada sauce and place a couple tablespoons of carnitas toward the side closest to you. Roll tightly. Place in 8" x 8" casserole.
  4. Cover with extra enchilada sauce to your taste. Then cover pan with foil.
  5. Bake 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and remove foil. Top with grated cheese. Return to oven for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and enchiladas are bubbly.
  7. Garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Recipe for carnitas is here.
  • Recipe for enchilada sauce is here.
  • Perfect garnishes for enchiladas;
  • Serve with refried beans and/ or Spanish rice.
  •  
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • sour  cream or creme fraiche
  • queso fresco or cotija
  • avocado
  • hot sauce 
  • salsa

Nutrition Information

Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 388mg (16%) Potassium 237mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.6mg (1%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8enchiladas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301

% Daily Value*

Calories 301kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 388mg 16%
Potassium 237mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 295IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

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