{"id":7002,"date":"2026-07-13T19:13:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T19:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/?p=7002"},"modified":"2026-07-13T19:13:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T19:13:09","slug":"homemade-cheesy-beef-enchilada-plate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/?p=7002","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Cheesy Beef Enchilada Plate"},"content":{"rendered":"

A big, comforting Mexican-style dinner plate loaded with soft beef enchiladas covered in red chile sauce and bubbling melted cheese<\/strong>, creamy refried beans baked under even more cheese, fluffy Mexican rice, and a fresh crispy tostada salad on the side. This is the kind of filling homemade plate you serve hot straight from the kitchen.<\/p>\n

Recipe Information<\/h2>\n

Prep Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes
Cook Time:<\/strong> 40 minutes
Total Time:<\/strong> 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings:<\/strong> 6<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h1>\n

For the Beef Enchiladas<\/h3>\n

1\u00bd lbs ground beef<\/p>\n

12 corn tortillas<\/p>\n

\u00bd white onion, finely diced<\/p>\n

3 garlic cloves, minced<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon ground cumin<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon chili powder<\/p>\n

\u00bd teaspoon Mexican oregano<\/p>\n

Salt and black pepper to taste<\/p>\n

3 cups red enchilada sauce<\/p>\n

3 cups shredded Monterey Jack, Oaxaca, or Chihuahua cheese<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons vegetable oil<\/p>\n

For the Refried Beans<\/h3>\n

3 cups cooked pinto beans<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil<\/p>\n

\u00bc white onion<\/p>\n

1 garlic clove<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup bean broth<\/p>\n

Salt to taste<\/p>\n

1 cup shredded cheese<\/p>\n

For the Mexican Rice<\/h3>\n

1\u00bd cups long-grain white rice<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons vegetable oil<\/p>\n

2 Roma tomatoes<\/p>\n

\u00bc white onion<\/p>\n

1 garlic clove<\/p>\n

2\u00bd cups chicken broth<\/p>\n

\u00bd teaspoon cumin<\/p>\n

Salt to taste<\/p>\n

For the Fresh Tostada Salad<\/h3>\n

Crispy corn tostadas<\/p>\n

2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce<\/p>\n

2 Roma tomatoes, diced<\/p>\n

\u00bc white onion, diced<\/p>\n

Fresh cilantro<\/p>\n

Sour cream<\/p>\n

Lime wedges<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/h1>\n

1. Prepare the Beef Filling<\/h3>\n

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Break it into small pieces and cook until nicely browned.<\/p>\n

Add the diced onion and garlic. Season with cumin, chili powder, Mexican oregano, salt, and black pepper.<\/p>\n

Cook for another 5 minutes until the onion is soft and the beef is well seasoned. Drain excess grease if necessary.<\/p>\n

2. Assemble the Enchiladas<\/h3>\n

Warm the corn tortillas in a small amount of oil for just a few seconds per side. They should become soft and flexible, not crispy.<\/p>\n

Spread a little red enchilada sauce over the bottom of a baking dish.<\/p>\n

Fill each tortilla with seasoned beef and a small handful of cheese. Roll tightly and arrange seam-side down in the baking dish.<\/p>\n

Pour the remaining red sauce generously over the enchiladas.<\/p>\n

Cover with plenty of shredded cheese.<\/p>\n

Bake at 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C) for 20\u201325 minutes<\/strong>, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has melted with scattered golden-brown spots.<\/p>\n

3. Make the Refried Beans<\/h3>\n

Heat the lard or oil in a skillet.<\/p>\n

Cook the onion and garlic until fragrant. Add the pinto beans with a little bean broth.<\/p>\n

Mash the beans directly in the skillet, leaving a few small pieces for a rustic homemade texture.<\/p>\n

Season with salt.<\/p>\n

Transfer to an oven-safe dish, cover generously with shredded cheese, and heat until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.<\/p>\n

4. Cook the Mexican Rice<\/h3>\n

Blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and about \u00bd cup of the chicken broth until smooth.<\/p>\n

Heat the oil in a saucepan and toast the dry rice until lightly golden.<\/p>\n

Pour in the tomato mixture carefully.<\/p>\n

Add the remaining chicken broth, cumin, and salt.<\/p>\n

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat for approximately 18\u201320 minutes.<\/p>\n

Turn off the heat and allow the rice to rest covered for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.<\/p>\n

5. Prepare the Fresh Tostada Salad<\/h3>\n

Top a crispy tostada with shredded iceberg lettuce.<\/p>\n

Add diced tomatoes, white onion, and fresh cilantro.<\/p>\n

Place extra lettuce beside the tostada and add a generous spoonful of cold sour cream.<\/p>\n

How to Serve<\/h2>\n

Spoon a large portion of cheesy refried beans onto one side of a dinner plate. Add two hot beef enchiladas<\/strong> beside the beans, allowing some of the melted cheese and red sauce to spread naturally across the plate.<\/p>\n

Add a generous mound of fluffy Mexican rice.<\/p>\n

Finish with the crispy tostada salad, fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, and sour cream.<\/p>\n

Serve immediately while the enchiladas and cheese are still hot.<\/p>\n

Homemade Tip<\/h2>\n

For that real Mexican family-kitchen flavor<\/strong>, use homemade red chile sauce made with dried guajillo and ancho chiles instead of canned enchilada sauce. Also, don’t make the plate too neat\u2014the melted cheese, red sauce, and refried beans naturally running together are part of what makes this kind of homemade plate so good. \ud83c\udf36\ufe0f\ud83e\uddc0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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