SPICY MINCED BEEF ENCHILADAS
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon marjoram or oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 pinch salt
- 400 g chopped tomatoes
- 8 corn tortillas
- 55 g grated cheese
Brown the mince with the onion and green pepper in a frying pan. Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute.
In a small bowl or cup mix together the tomato puree, oregano, cumin, paprika, chili powder, water and salt.
Add the tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce mixture to the mince and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add a little water to the remaining sauce to thin it a little.
Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4.
Cover and warm the tortillas in a microwave for 30 seconds.
Spread a little mince in the centre of each tortilla, roll up and place in a lightly greased baking dish.
Top with the remaining sauce and the grated cheese and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
Recipe posted by Adam Cloete
Photo: Adam Cloete
