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A baking dish of Hatch Chile Enchiladas.

Beef Hatch Chile Enchiladas

Flavorful ground beef mixes with sharp cheddar cheese and gets coated in a layer of homemade Hatch Chile enchilada sauce.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 enchiladas
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Hatch Chile Peppers roasted and skins removed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/4 lb. ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 c. cheddar cheese shredded and divided
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 c. chicken stock
  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • 8 flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add in the garlic and beef and saute until the beef has browned and is cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat and drain off the fat.
  • Add the salt, pepper, and half the cheddar cheese to the beef mixture. Mix well and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Add half the chicken stock and the peppers (about 1/3 cup) to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more peppers if desired.
  • Add remaining chicken stock and blend until smooth.
  • In a medium sauce pan melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Once the butter has melted whisk in the flour and cook for one minute.  Slowly whisk in the chicken stock Hatch pepper mixture. 
  • Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until thickened.   Remove from heat and adjust seasonings.
  • Spread a half cup of the sauce on the bottom of the bakinng dish.
  • Spoon several tablespoons of the beef mixture into each of the tortillas. Fold in the sides and roll them up. Place them seam side down in the pan.
  • Pour remaining sauce over top of the enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes and enjoy.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking for Keeps