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Shredded Beef Enchiladas

Shredded Beef Enchiladas are an easy and fast dinner recipe for busy nights or freezer-friendly meal prep.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-American
Keyword Shredded Beef Enchilada Recipe, Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 419kcal
Author Ang Paris

Ingredients

For the shredded beef:

  • 1lb beef roast
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar

For the enchiladas:

  • 1 can red enchilada sauce 10 ounces
  • 10 corn or flour tortillas warmed
  • 8 ounces queso fresco crumbled and divided
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Freshly chopped cilantro for serving

Instructions

  • Coat the beef roast on all sides with the seasonings.
    1lb beef roast, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, Salt and black pepper
  • Place the beef roast into the slow cooker.
  • Top the beef roast with the peppers, onion, minced garlic, and red wine vinegar.
    1 large onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 3 cloves garlic, 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until the roast is fork-tender.
  • When done cooking, use two forks to pull the beef apart. Drain any excess juices before using the beef to make the enchiladas so that they do not become soggy.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
  • Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pour enough red sauce into the casserole dish to lightly coat the bottom.
    1 can red enchilada sauce
  • Place about ¼ cup of the shredded beef into each tortilla and add a sprinkle of cheese.
    8 ounces queso fresco, 10 corn or flour tortillas
  • Roll up and place in the casserole dish.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top when all the tortillas are rolled.
    8 ounces queso fresco
  • Bake the casserole for 30 minutes or until the casserole is warm.
  • Top with the remaining cheese and return to the oven for 10 minutes.
    8 ounces queso fresco
  • If desired, serve garnished with additional cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
    Sour cream, Freshly chopped cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 4mg