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Cheesy Smothered Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Slow cooker Mexican shredded beef rolled in flour tortillas, blanketed in red enchilada sauce, and buried under cheddar and Monterey Jack. Better than takeout and ready in 35 minutes.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Serves
4
Instructions
- 01
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. If tortillas feel stiff, wrap the stack in damp paper towels and microwave 20 seconds.
- 02
Working one at a time, lay a tortilla flat. Add 1/4 cup shredded beef, 1 tablespoon diced onion, and a generous pinch of the mixed cheese down the center.
- 03
Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas, packing them snugly.
- 04
Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, making sure the tips and edges are covered. Don't flood — a generous coat is the goal.
- 05
Sprinkle remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack liberally over the surface, focusing on the center.
- 06
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is melted and lightly browned in spots.
- 07
Rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving — this step is non-negotiable with flour tortillas. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sour cream. Serve with diced tomatoes or avocado.
Nutrition
per serving · 1 g
- Calories
- 783
- Protein
- 50g
- Carbs
- 43g
- Fat
- 46g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Sugar
- 11g
- Sat. fat
- 24g
- Sodium
- 2110mg
- Cholesterol
- 162mg
Variations & swaps
🔄 Substitutions
- Pepper Jack for Monterey Jack: it’s a good swap if you like a mild kick.
- Green enchilada sauce for red: changes the flavor profile to something brighter and more tart, less earthy. Still works well with the shredded beef, but we prefer it with chicken.
- Rotisserie chicken or pulled pork for shredded beef: both work in a pinch. The seasoning on the Mexican shredded beef is specifically built for this dish, so plain proteins will taste noticeably less flavorful without additional seasoning.
- No cilantro: swap in sliced green onions or skip entirely.
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