# Beef enchiladas (from SAM THE COOKING GUY)

Video: [The Best Enchiladas EVER | SAM THE COOKING GUY 4K](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo) by [SAM THE COOKING GUY](https://www.youtube.com/@samthecookingguy).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.18 per serving, ~$15.53 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$10.82* per serving (68%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 8 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1/2 onion onion
- 1 lb beef brisket
- 1 large can canned enchilada sauce
- to taste avocado oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- a splash water
- to taste kosher salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 4 oz can diced hot green chilies
- to taste garlic powder
- 8-10 pieces flour tortillas
- to taste shredded pepper jack cheese
- for garnish fresh cilantro
- for serving sour cream
- for serving tomato
- for serving avocado

## Steps

1. [3:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=189s) Chop half of a large onion into small pieces.
2. [3:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=229s) Slice the beef brisket into small, ground-beef-sized pieces using a sharp knife.
3. [5:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=332s) Pour canned enchilada sauce into a skillet and heat it up.
4. [6:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=362s) Add avocado oil to another skillet, then add the chopped onion and brisket. Cook until the beef is browned and onions are soft.
5. [7:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=468s) Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with a little water until smooth.
6. [8:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=505s) Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering enchilada sauce to thicken it.
7. [8:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=536s) Season the beef and onion mixture with kosher salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and chili powder.
8. [9:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=561s) Stir in the canned diced green chilies and garlic powder into the beef mixture, then remove from heat.
9. [11:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=710s) Spread a ladle of the thickened enchilada sauce onto the bottom of a baking dish.
10. [12:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=760s) Dip a flour tortilla into the enchilada sauce to coat one side, then place it on a plate.
11. [12:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=777s) Spoon some of the beef mixture and shredded pepper jack cheese onto the tortilla, roll it up, and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat for the remaining tortillas.
12. [14:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=887s) Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish.
13. [15:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=906s) Sprinkle more shredded pepper jack cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
14. [15:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=942s) Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
15. [16:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=997s) Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
16. [17:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN1-Y166fo&t=1061s) Serve topped with sour cream, diced tomatoes, and diced avocado.

## Equipment

- skillet
- baking dish
- whisk
- tongs
- chef's knife

## What the video didn't say

- exact amount of enchilada sauce
- exact amount of cheese
- exact baking time

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