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Cottage Pie

Cottage Pie

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Yield: 6 to 8

Adapted from: NY Times

Cottage pie is a near twin to its sibling, the slightly better-known shepherd’s pie. The main difference between these traditional dishes, which have roots in Ireland and Britain, is that cottage pie embraces ground beef while shepherd’s pie, fittingly, favors lamb. Smothered in a delicious and thick gravy along with carrots, onions, celery and peas, the ground beef filling is covered in creamy mashed potatoes and then baked into a hearty and satisfying meal. Known for being freezer friendly, easy to make and economical, this recipe stretches its simple ingredients to feed many mouths. For variation, try using chicken or turkey and other vegetables in the base and swapping in sweet potatoes for the topping.
Prep: 20 Cook: 2 hrs

For the filling:

  • 2lb ground beef
  • salt and pepper
  • 2TBS salted butter
  • 1medium white or yellow onion, diced, about 1 cup
  • 2celery stalks, finely chopped, about ½ cup
  • 1medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped, about ½ cup
  • 3garlic cloves, minced
  • 2TBS tomato paste
  • ¼cup AP flour
  • 2cups beef broth
  • ½cup dry red wine (or water)
  • ½cup frozen peas
  • 2TBS Worcestershire sauce
  • 4thyme sprigs
  • 2dried bay leaves

For the topping:

  • Salt
  • 2½lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½cup whole milk
  • 5TBS salted butter, melted
  • ¾cup grated Parmesan (about 1½ oz)

Heat the oven to 350°F.

Prepare the filling: Heat an ovenproof 12-inch skillet over medium. Add ground beef and a large pinch of salt and cook, breaking up the meat as you go, until slightly pink and just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the ground beef to a bowl and set aside. Leave about a tsp of fat in the pan and discard the rest.

To the same skillet, add butter, onion, celery and carrot and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, and the carrot is just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste, stirring to coat, about 1 minute. Add flour and stir to incorporate.

Add broth, red wine, peas, Worcestershire sauce, thyme sprigs, bay leaves and 1 tsp each salt and pepper. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the consistency of thick gravy, 7 to 10 minutes. Taste and add extra seasoning, if needed. Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs and stir in the ground beef. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Make the topping: To a large saucepan, add 4 quarts of water and 2 TBS of salt and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until knife-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and put back into the saucepan. Add the milk, 4 TBS butter and ½ cup grated Parmesan. Mash with a potato masher until just creamy, avoiding over-mashing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Dollop the mashed potatoes on top of the beef mixture in the skillet, carefully smoothing the mashed potatoes until it fully covers the beef mixture and reaches the edge of the pan. Drizzle the remaining 1 TBS of butter over the top, sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup grated Parmesan and bake in the oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips:

If you do not have an oven-proof skillet, you can transfer beef mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish for assembly and baking.

Cottage pie can be fully assembled and refrigerated (up to 2 days) or frozen (up to 3 months) in advance, then baked. If frozen, allow to defrost fully before baking.

Sweet Chili Beef & Green Bean Bowls

Sweet Chili Beef & Green Bean Bowls

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with Jasmine Rice, Crispy Onions & Cilantro

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Ground beef and green beans are coated in a sumptuous, sweet chili sauce, then topped with fresh cilantro and crispy fried onions. Everything comes together over a bed of fluffy rice.
Prep: 5 Cook: 20

  • 1oz sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 1lime
  • 1oz crispy fried onions
  • 4TBS sweet soy glaze
  • ¾cup jasmine rice
  • 10oz ground beef
  • ¼oz cilantro
  • 6oz green beans
  • salt & pepper
  • sugar
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Cook rice:

In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, for 15-18 minutes.

Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Prep:

Meanwhile, wash and dry produce.

Trim green beans, if necessary, cut crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces. Quarter lime. Pick cilantro leaves from stems, roughly chop leaves.

Cook beef:

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add beef, season with salt and pepper. Using a spatula, press into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, 3- to 4 minutes.

Break up meat into pieces and continue cooking until beef is cooked through, 2- to 4 minutes more.

Tip: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.

Cook green beans:

While beef cooks, in a medium microwave-safe bowl, add green beans and a splash of water, cover bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave until tender, 1- to 2 minutes.

Tip: No microwave? No problem! Steam green beans in a small pot with a splash of water until just tender, 5- to 7-minutes.

Carefully drain any excess water.

Finish stir-fry:

To pan with beef, stir in cooked green beans, sweet Thai chili sauce, 2½ TBS sweet soy glaze (be sure to measure), 1 TBS butter, and ½ tsp sugar. Cook, stirring, until beef mixture is thoroughly coated, 1- to 2-minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in a squeeze of lime juice to taste.

Finish & serve:

Fluff rice with a fork, stir in 1 TBS butter. Season with salt and pepper.

Divide rice between bowls and top with stir-fry. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and chopped cilantro. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Beef and Mozzarella Dip Sandwich

Beef and Mozzarella Dip Sandwich

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with caramelized onions and fries

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Home Chef

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Cook: 30 to 40

  • 2russet potatoes
  • 10oz steak strips
  • 2French rolls
  • 1onion
  • 2oz shredded mozzarella
  • 4tsp natural beef flavor demi-glace concentrate
  • ⅓oz butter
  • 2tsp mushroom seasoning
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil

Prep:

Turn the oven on to 450°F. Let it preheat for at least 10 minutes.

Prepare two baking sheets with foil and cooking spray.

Roast the fries:

Cut potatoes into ¼” fries and pat dry.

Place fries on one prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread into a single layer.

Roast in hot oven until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes, tossing once halfway through.

While the fries roast, continue recipe.

Prepare the ingredients:

Halve and peel onion. Thinly slice.

Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Cook the steak strips:

Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 TBS olive oil.

Add onions to hot pan. Stir occasionally until browned, 6-8 minutes.

Add steak strips and half the mushroom seasoning (reserve remaining for sauce). Stir occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145°F, 4-6 minutes.

Remove from burner. Let the steak rest for at least 3 minutes.

Toast rolls and assemble sandwiches:

Halve rolls, if necessary. Top cut-sides with 2 tsp olive oil. Massage oil into bread.

Place rolls directly on oven rack, cut side up, in hot oven and bake until lightly toasted, 2-3 minutes.

Carefully remove it from the oven. Place toasted bottom rolls, cut side up, on second prepared baking sheet, setting aside top rolls. Top evenly with steak strips, then cheese.

Bake in hot oven until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.

While sandwiches toast, continue recipe.

Make dip and finish dish:

Combine butter and remaining mushroom seasoning in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until butter is melted, 20-30 seconds.

Stir in demi-glace and ¼ cup water. Microwave again uncovered until warm, 30-60 seconds.

Carefully remove it from microwave.

Plate dish as pictured, topping bottom roll with toasted top roll and serving dip on the side for sandwich. Bon appétit!

Breakfast Sausage Patties

Breakfast Sausage Patties

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Yield: 8

Adapted from: All Recipes

In this top-rated recipe, ground pork is seasoned with the following ingredients: brown sugar, sage, salt, black pepper, marjoram, red pepper flakes, and cloves. These spices and seasonings give the breakfast sausage a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavor that’s impossible to resist. Great for homemade breakfast sandwiches.
Prep: 10 Cook: 8 to 10

  • 2tsp brown sugar
  • 2tsp dried sage
  • 1tsp salt
  • ½tsp ground black pepper
  • 1tsp dried marjoram
  • 2pinches crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2pinches ground cloves
  • 1lb ground pork

Gather all ingredients.

Mix brown sugar, sage, salt, black pepper, marjoram, red pepper flakes, and cloves in a small bowl until well combined.

Place pork in a large bowl. Add spice mixture and mix with your hands until well combined. Form mixture into 2 oz patties slightly larger around than an English muffin.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and sauté until browned and crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should be 165°F or more.

Cool and freeze for breakfast sandwiches.

Sirloin Steak & Sherry Shallot Sauce

Sirloin Steak & Sherry Shallot Sauce

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with Garlic Parmesan Potato Clusters & Mixed Greens

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

A totally real, verified fact that we just made up: People who cook fancier weeknight dinners are more likely to receive a compliment from a stranger, meet their celebrity crush, and/or win the lottery. They’re also guaranteed to be rewarded with a delicious, steakhouse-quality meal without leaving the comforts of their own kitchen. Case in point: these seared sirloin steaks drizzled in a deluxe, sherry vinegar-spiked pan sauce with crispy, cheesy potato rounds, and a tangy mixed greens salad.
Prep: 10 Cook: 40

  • 12oz Yukon gold potatoes
  • 5tsp sherry vinegar
  • ¼cup parmesan cheese
  • 1oz beef stock concentrate
  • 2oz mixed greens
  • 1shallot
  • 1tsp garlic powder
  • 14oz sirloin steak
  • 2TBS sour cream
  • salt & pepper
  • sugar
  • olive oil
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep & make vinaigrette:

Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Wash and dry produce.

Slice potatoes into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Halve, peel, and finely chop half the shallot (save remaining for another use).

In a small bowl, whisk together half the vinegar (you’ll use the rest later), 1 TBS olive oil, and ½ tsp sugar. Season with salt and pepper.

Make potato clusters:

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, garlic powder, 2 TBS olive oil, and a couple big pinches of salt and pepper, toss until potatoes are completely coated. Arrange on prepared sheet in clusters (about 6 slightly overlapping slices each).

Roast on middle rack for 12 minutes, then sprinkle with Parmesan.

Return to middle rack until potatoes are tender and cheese is lightly browned, 10-12 minutes more.

Cook steak:

While potatoes roast, pat steak dry with paper towels, season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3- to 6-minutes per side.

Turn off heat, transfer to a cutting board to rest. Wipe out pan.

Make sauce:

Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium heat. Add chopped shallot, cook, stirring, until softened, 1- to 2-minutes.

Pour in remaining vinegar. Simmer until reduced by half, 30 seconds.

Stir in stock concentrate and ¼ cup water. Simmer until thickened, 2- to 3-minutes. Turn off heat.

Stir in sour cream and 1 TBS butter until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Make salad:

While sauce cooks, toss mixed greens in a second large bowl with as much vinaigrette as desired. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish & serve:

Slice steak against the grain.

Divide steak, potato clusters, and salad between plates. Top steak with sauce and serve.

Steak with Fig Sauce

Steak with Fig Sauce

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Bisteccha Con Fichi with Almond Green Beans & Roasted Potatoes

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Sirloin steak coasted with fig jam and tangy balsamic vinegar, plus sautéed shallot, butter, and beef stock. Served with sides of roasted potatoes and almond-studded green beans.
Prep: 10 Cook: 35

  • 12oz Yukon gold potatoes
  • 6oz green beans
  • 14oz sirloin steak
  • 2TBS fig jam
  • 1shallot
  • ½oz sliced almonds
  • 5tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1oz beef stock concentrate
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep:

Adjust racks to middle and top positions and preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce.

Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Halve, peel, and mince half the shallot.

Roast potatoes:

Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper.

Roast on middle rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes (you’ll start the green beans after 15 minutes).

Roast green beans:

Meanwhile, toss green beans on a second baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Once potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, place green beans on top rack. Roast until tender and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.

Toast almonds:

While green beans roast, add almonds to a large, dry pan over medium high heat. Toast, stirring, until lightly browned, 2- to 4-minutes.

Turn off heat, transfer to a small bowl.

Cook steak:

Pat steak dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for almonds over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3- to 6-minutes per side.

Turn off heat, transfer to a cutting board. Wash out pan.

Make sauce & serve:

Add a drizzle of oil and minced shallot to same pan over medium high heat. Cook, stirring, until softened, 1- to 2-minutes.

Stir in ¼ cup water, vinegar, jam, and stock concentrate. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 2- to 3-minutes. Turn off heat. Stir in 1 TBS butter and season with salt and pepper.

Slice steak against the grain. Divide between plates along with potatoes and green beans. Sprinkle green beans with toasted almonds, drizzle steak with pan sauce, and serve.

Sirloin Steak & Roasted Garlic Pan Sauce

Sirloin Steak & Roasted Garlic Pan Sauce

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with Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Roasted garlic and rich beef demi-glace mingle with the fond to create a condiment you’ll want to drizzle over just about everything… especially the chive-flecked mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli on the side.
Prep: 5 Cook: 40

  • 12oz Yukon gold potatoes
  • 8oz broccoli florets
  • 6TBS sour cream
  • 1oz beef demi-glace
  • ¼oz chives
  • 1clove garlic
  • 14oz sirloin steak
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep:

Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce.

Cut broccoli florets into bite-size pieces if necessary. Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Thinly slice chives.

Peel garlic. Place the whole clove in the center of a small piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cinch into a packet.

Roast garlic & broccoli:

Place garlic foil packet on a baking sheet.

Toss broccoli on same sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

Roast on middle rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.

Make mashed potatoes:

Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, 15-20 minutes.

Reserve ½ cup potato cooking liquid, then drain and return potatoes to pot. Mash with sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy, adding reserved potato cooking liquid a splash at a time as needed.

Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Cook steak:

While potatoes cook, pat steak very dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 5- to 7-minutes per side.

Turn off heat, transfer steak to a cutting board to rest for at least 5 minutes. Wipe out pan.

Make sauce:

Once garlic is done, carefully transfer to a cutting board and mash with a fork until smooth.

Melt 1 TBS butter in pan used for steak over medium heat. Add mashed garlic (start with half and add more to taste), cook for 1 minute.

Stir in demi-glace and ¼ cup water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 1- to 2-minutes. Turn off heat.

Stir in another 1 TBS butter and any resting juices from steak. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish & serve:

Slice steak against the grain. Fold half the chives into mashed potatoes.

Divide potatoes, broccoli, and steak between plates. Top steak and potatoes with sauce. Garnish with remaining chives and serve.

Sirloin Steak in Mushroom Sauce

Sirloin Steak in Mushroom Sauce

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with Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Carrots

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

This Sirloin steak has little more than salt and pepper for seasoning. Ultra-creamy mashed potatoes and tender roasted carrots make it both filling and hearty, while the mushroom pan sauce that’s spooned on top has savory complexity.
Prep: 10 Cook: 50

  • 12oz carrots
  • 1yellow onion
  • 1clove garlic
  • 14oz sirloin steak
  • 2tsp Dijon mustard
  • 16oz Yukon gold potatoes
  • 4oz button mushrooms
  • 2TBS sour cream
  • 1oz beef demi-glace
  • salt & pepper
  • sugar
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep:

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce.

Trim, peel, and cut carrots diagonally into 1-inch-thick pieces. Peel and dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces.

Tip: For speedier spud prep, skip the peeling.

Halve, peel, and thinly slice the onion. Trim and thinly slice mushrooms. Peel and mince garlic.

Cook carrots & mash:

Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 25-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, place potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, cook until tender, 15-20 minutes.

Drain and return potatoes to pot. Mash with sour cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Caramelize onion:

While potatoes cook, heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes.

Add 1 tsp sugar and a splash of water, cook until caramelized, 2- to 3-minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Turn off heat, transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pan.

Cook steak:

Pat steak dry with paper towels, season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for onion over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3- to 6-minutes per side.

Transfer to a cutting board to rest.

Make sauce:

Add 1 TBS butter and mushrooms to pan used for steak over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until softened, 3- to 5-minutes.

Add garlic, cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.

Stir in demi-glace and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.

Stir in mustard. Simmer until thickened, 2- to 3-minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish & serve:

Slice steak against the grain.

Divide mashed potatoes, carrots, and steak between plates. Top mashed potatoes with caramelized onion. Top steak with mushroom sauce and serve.

Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Gravy

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Yield: 4

Dinner At The Zoo

This hamburger steak recipe is seasoned ground beef patties simmered in a savory mushroom sauce. A comfort food classic that makes for the perfect easy dinner option!

For the steaks:

  • 1TBS olive oil
  • 1¼lb ground beef 90% lean
  • ⅓cup breadcrumbs
  • 2TBS onion finely minced
  • 1tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1TBS ketchup
  • 2tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1egg
  • 1tsp minced garlic
  • ¾tsp salt
  • ¼tsp pepper


For the gravy:

  • 3TBS butter
  • 8oz sliced mushrooms I used cremini
  • ½cup onion chopped
  • 1tsp garlic minced
  • 3TBS flour
  • 1½cups beef broth
  • 1TBS Worcestershire sauce
  • 2tsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1TBS chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste


For the steaks:

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat.

Combine the rest of the steak ingredients in a large bowl; stir until thoroughly mixed.

Shape the meat into 4 equal sized oval shaped patties.

Cook the meat for 4-5 minutes per side or until browned. Remove the steaks from the pan and cover with foil to keep warm.

For the gravy:

Melt the butter in the pan. Add the mushrooms and onions; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the mushrooms and onions for 5-6 minutes or until tender and browned. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Add the flour to the pan. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Slowly add the beef broth and whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce.

Add the hamburger steak back to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until warmed through.

Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

One-Pan Pork Enchiladas Verdes

One-Pan Pork Enchiladas Verdes

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with Mexican Cheese Blend & Hot Sauce Crema

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Mild, tomatillo-based salsa adds a sweet kick to pork filling and coats tortillas with a subtle tang. A zesty cheese topping turns brown and bubbly in the oven, then everything’s cooled with crema and scallion greens.

Prep: 5 Cook: 30

  • 1long green pepper
  • 2scallions
  • 1tsp hot sauce
  • 1½TBS sour cream
  • 10oz ground pork
  • 1TBS southwest spice blend (see below)
  • 8oz green salsa
  • 10oz ground pork
  • 68-inch Tortillas
  • salt & pepper
  • cooking oil


Prep:

Heat broiler to high. Wash and dry produce.

Halve, deseed, and thinly slice green pepper crosswise into strips. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.

Make crema:

In a small bowl, combine sour cream with hot sauce to taste. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook pepper:

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably ovenproof, pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until pepper is softened and lightly blistered, 5- to 7-minutes.

Cook filling:

Add a drizzle of oil, pork, scallion whites, and Southwest Spice Blend to pan with green pepper, season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 3- to 5-minutes.

Stir in 1⁄4 of the salsa (you’ll use the rest in the next step), taste and season with salt and pepper.

Turn off heat, transfer filling to a medium bowl. Wipe out pan.

Assemble enchiladas:

Place a small amount of filling on one half of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas,
starting with filled sides, to create enchiladas. Place, seam sides down, in pan used for filling.

Top with remaining salsa and sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend.

Finish & serve:

Broil enchiladas until browned and bubbly, 3- to 4-minutes.

Tip: Watch carefully to avoid burning.

Drizzle with crema and sprinkle with scallion greens. Serve.

Southwest Spice Blend

1 TBS

  • 2tsp garlic powder
  • 1tsp cumin
  • 1tsp chili powder