Beef Enchilada Casserole with Red Guajillo Chile Sauce

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomato with green chilis, undrained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green peppers, undrained
• 1 (7 ounce) can guajillo chile sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato with green chilis, diced tomatoes and green peppers, guajillo chile sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Spread 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Warm the tortillas in the microwave or in a skillet until pliable.
7. Fill each tortilla with about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam side down in the baking dish.
8. Pour the remaining sauce over the tortillas.
9. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and cilantro (if desired).
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of recipe): * Calories: 400 * Fat: 20 grams * Protein: 25 grams * Carbohydrates: 45 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful beef enchiladas
• Topped with a rich and spicy red guajillo chile sauce
• Perfect for a crowd or a special occasion
• Easy to prepare and bake

User Comments:

• "These enchiladas are amazing! The red guajillo chile sauce has the perfect amount of heat."
• "I love the juicy and flavorful ground beef filling."
• "The cheese melts perfectly and creates a crispy crust on top."
• "I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food."
• "This is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that my whole family enjoyed."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Guajillo chile sauce can vary in spiciness. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
• If you don't have guajillo chile sauce, you can substitute your favorite red enchilada sauce.
• For a vegetarian version, use vegetarian ground beef or crumbles.
• To make ahead of time, prepare the casserole as directed but do not bake. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, bake as directed.