Dinner for 5
Beef Enchiladas
Seasoned beef and cheese fill corn tortillas, which bake under a homemade tomato-chile sauce until hot and bubbling.
$12.91for 4 servings
$3.23 per serving$12.91 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: onceuponachef.com
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 10 | $3.00Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 12 oz | $3.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.13 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Baking powder and sodaOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
- heaping 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (optional)
- 10 small yellow corn tortillas
- 3 cups shredded mexican blend cheese
Steps
- Mix the beef with the baking soda and salt, then cook it in a large skillet over medium heat for 7 to 9 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
- Cook the onion, jalapeño, and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat for 4 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and flour, then add the tomato sauce and broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in a lightly oiled skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- Fill each tortilla with beef and cheese, roll them tightly, and arrange them seam-side down in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the sauce over the tortillas, cover with the remaining cheese, and bake at 350 F for 25 minutes.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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