Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Shredded Beef Enchiladas, a dish that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Tender chuck roast is slow-cooked with a savory blend of spices and homemade enchilada sauce, then rolled into soft tortillas and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or game day, these delightful enchiladas are customizable, allowing you to add your favorite ingredients. Serve them warm with fresh garnishes like sour cream and avocado for an extra touch of deliciousness. With easy preparation steps and mouthwatering results, this recipe will become a go-to in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 pounds chuck roast
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup salsa (or 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
- 10–12 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast on all sides with salt and pepper and place it in a slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, salsa, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano. Pour over the roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW for about 8 hours until the beef is tender. Remove and shred the beef using two forks.
- Pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in cornstarch slurry to thicken for a few minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss shredded beef with about 1/2 cup of sauce, fill tortillas with this mixture and some cheese, then roll tightly.
- Place rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish and top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes until bubbly. Serve warm with optional garnishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg