Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (90/10 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce, divided
  • 12 medium Corn Tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Note: This moderate heat ensures the cheese melts before the sauce evaporates.
  2. Brown 1 lb lean ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat until no pink remains and edges are sizzle crisp.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup of red enchilada sauce into the beef. Note: This seasons the meat from the inside out.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup of sauce across the bottom of your baking dish until the surface is thinly coated.
  5. Warm 12 corn tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds between damp paper towels until they are soft and pliable.
  6. Place 2 tablespoons of beef and a sprinkle of cheese in the center of each tortilla.
  7. Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam side down in the dish until the pan is snug.
  8. Pour the remaining 1 cup of sauce over the center of the rolls, leaving the very ends dry for a bit of crunch.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the sauce covered sections.
  10. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the edges of the tortillas shatter when touched with a fork.