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Shredded Beef Enchiladas

Devashish
Tender slow-cooked shredded beef wrapped in tortillas and topped with a flavorful sauce and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10
Calories 371 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Sauce

  • 2 1/2 pounds chuck roast
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup salsa your favorite kind, or substitute a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 Tablespoons water for slurry

For Assembly

  • 10-12 flour tortillas or 12-15 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

  • Season the roast on all sides with salt and pepper and place it in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Whisk together beef broth, salsa, cumin, chili powder, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder. Pour over roast.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until beef is tender and shreds easily. Remove roast to a large plate and shred.
  • Pour the sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly whisk in cornstarch slurry. Cook for a few minutes until sauce begins to thicken.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour ½ cup of sauce over the beef and toss.
  • Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of shredded beef and shredded cheese. Roll up and place in the pan, seam-side down.
  • Pour desired amount of sauce over the enchiladas. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, until bubbly.

Notes

Serve topped with optional garnishes of pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado, chopped cilantro or green onions and a side of Authentic Mexican Rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 26gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 736mgPotassium: 557mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 385IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword beef enchiladas, enchiladas, slow-cooked beef
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