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