Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients

• •1 lb ground beef
• •1 onion, diced (plus extra sliced for garnish)
• •2 tsp cumin
• •4 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded
• •2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
• •2 cloves garlic
• •2 cups beef or chicken broth
• •1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying tortillas)
• •12 corn tortillas
• •2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or queso Oaxaca)
• •Crumbled cotija and Mexican crema, for serving

Steps

1. 1.Brown the ground beef with the diced onion and cumin until cooked through.
2. 2.Simmer the guajillo and ancho chiles with the garlic in the broth for 15-20 minutes until softened, then blend until smooth to make the enchilada sauce.
3. 3.Heat the oil in a skillet, then quickly fry each tortilla for a few seconds per side until pliable (not crisp), and dip it in the warm sauce - this keeps the tortillas from getting soggy once baked.
4. 4.Fill each sauced tortilla with the beef mixture and roll tightly, placing seam-side down in a baking dish.
5. 5.Pour the remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese, then bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until bubbly; garnish with sliced onion, cotija, and crema.