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Smoked Brisket Enchiladas


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious enchiladas filled with smoked brisket and topped with a creamy sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound smoked brisket (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 16 ounces shredded cheese (colby-jack, cheddar or Monterey jack)
  • 12 tortillas (fajita size flour or corn)
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Sour Cream
  • Cilantro
  • Diced Tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. In a saucepan add the olive oil and flour.
  3. Whisk together and cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, combine chili powder, onion powder, garlic, cumin, salt and oregano.
  5. Add to the roux, whisking together.
  6. Next, add the chicken broth and tomato sauce.
  7. Whisk and continue to cook for a few minutes until sauce is warmed and slightly thickened.
  8. Stir in heavy whipping cream and remove from heat.
  9. Cover the bottom of a baking pan with a bit of enchilada sauce.
  10. Dip tortillas into enchilada sauce and place on a rimmed plate or pie plate.
  11. Top with chopped brisket and shredded cheese.
  12. Roll up and place seam side down into the baking dish.
  13. Fill the dish and spoon additional sauce over the top of the enchiladas.
  14. Top with remaining cheese.
  15. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  16. Carefully, remove the foil and bake another 10-15 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.
  17. Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.
  18. Serve enchiladas with desired toppings.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the filling.
  • These enchiladas can be made ahead and frozen for later use.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg