Enchiladas With Chili Gravy

• Meat

  • 1/4 cup Ground beef, Cooked

• Produce

  • 2 Arbol chili peppers, dried
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 7 Guajillo chili peppers, dried
  • 1 cup Onion
  • 1 1/2 cups White onion

• Canned Goods

  • 2 cups Beef broth, no-salt-added

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper, ground
  • 3 tbsp Chili powder
  • 2/3 cup Flour
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Tex-mex holy trinity spice blend

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2/3 cup Vegetable oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas

• Dairy

  • 4 cups Cheddar cheese

• Liquids

  • 5 1/4 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped white onion
• 5 cloves garlic, smashed
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup cooked ground beef, crumbled
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup flour
• 2 cups no-salt-added beef broth
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons Tex-Mex Holy Trinity spice blend (see NOTE)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 7 dried guajillo chili peppers, stems and seeds removed
• 2 dried arbol chili peppers, stems removed (no need to remove seeds)
• 1 3/4 cups water
• Twelve 6-inch corn tortillas
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus 1 1/4 cups for sprinkling
• 1 cup diced onion (optional)

Directions

• For the gravy: Combine the onions, garlic and 1/2 cup of the water in a blender on high speed; puree until smooth. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan; add the beef and 2 cups of the water. Cook over low heat, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Use a large spoon to skim off and discard any froth on the surface; repeat two or three times as needed. Also, use the spoon to break up clumps of meat for a smooth consistency. Remove from the heat. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, reduce the heat to low; add the flour, stirring constantly to form a smooth roux. Cook for several minutes, until it develops a light brown color, then remove from the heat. Heat the broth and the remaining cup of water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until heated through. Meanwhile, whisk together the chili powder, salt, Tex-Mex Holy Trinity spice blend and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Stir that mixture into the broth mixture, whisking until smooth. Gradually add the cooked beef and chili powder-broth mixture to the roux, stirring constantly so its lump-free. Stir and cook over low heat for 5 to 15 minutes or until the mixture is almost as thick as ketchup. The yield is about 5 cups. Let sit for at least 10 minutes before using. For the tortilla sauce: Rinse the chilies with cool water, then place them in a medium saucepan with the 1 3/4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Pour the cooked chilies and their liquid into a blender or food processor; puree for about 1 minute, until smooth. Strain the pureed mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. The yield is about 1 3/4 cups. Cover and refrigerate until chilled before using. For the enchiladas: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil spray. Place the tortilla sauce in a wide, shallow bowl. Dip the tortillas into the sauce one at a time, coating both sides and shaking off any excess. Stack them on a plate. Youll have sauce left over; strain out any pieces of tortilla before pouring it into a clean container to cover and refrigerate. Working with one at a time, place about 1/3 cup of the cheese down the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas and place them, seam sides down, in the baking dish. Repeat until all the tortillas are filled, arranging them in a baking dish with barely any space in between. Pour 1/4 cup of the chili gravy over each enchilada, then sprinkle evenly with some of the remaining shredded cheese and the onion, if using. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly. Garnish with a little more cheese before serving. NOTE: To make the Tex-Mex Holy Trinity spice blend, combine 3 cloves of garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons of cumin seed, 1 1/4 teaspoons of whole black peppercorns and 1 tablespoon of water in a molcajete, mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Process until the garlic is a smooth paste and the spices are finely ground. The yield is about 4 teaspoons. Transfer to a small airtight container; refrigerate for up to 1 month.

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