Easy Beef Enchiladas Recipe with 505 Southwestern Chile Sauce (2024)

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I've often talked about Hatch Green Chiles when I make enchiladas for Chris - they're one of those things he grew up with in New Mexico that I'd never heard of out here in Florida. In Albuquerque, they put Hatch Green Chiles on everything - and I do mean everything. Eggs, Hamburgers, Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas, hot dogs - if it's edible, they slather on the Hatch Green Chiles. 505 Southwestern noticed me talking about Chris's love of Hatch Green Chiles and offered to send me a sampling of their sauces, so of course I said yes! Chris would have been very disappointed if I didn't accept an offer for "authentic" green chile! Ha!

I created this Easy Beef Enchiladas recipe using the 505 Southwestern Enchilada and Tamale Sauce - I think I'll try to make tamales the next time!

About 505 Southwestern

First of all, you're probably wondering where they came up with the name, right? I didn't even have to read their FAQs page to answer that one for you - 505 is their area code. I know that from seeing the in-law's phone number pop up whenever they call!

All505 Southwestern chiles come from the Hatch Valley in New Mexico, the ONLY place that actually grows Green Chiles! Something about the climate and soil out there makes the area the best for these particular chiles - at least, that's what Chris tells me.

Unlike some of the canned or jarred options in the supermarket, all of 505 Southwestern's chiles are extra fresh! The chiles are picked, flame-roasted & flash-frozen during harvest so you get a great, fresh flavor out of every jar! They're allall-natural, because 505 Southwestern only uses natural ingredients. They're also pretty healthy and gluten free; they use rice flour instead of wheat whenever a binding agent is neccessary, and there are no trans fats because they only use natural fruits and veggies, spices and herbs!

Easy Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Ingredients

1 Jar 505 Southwestern Enchilada and Tamale Sauce
1 package corn or flour tortillas (you'll need about 10 for a 9x13 baking dish)
2 lbs ground beef
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.In a saucepan, brown the ground beef and drain.

Pour half of the jar of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.

Note: I cut this recipe about in half to serve just myself and Chris. This recipe is for a full 9x13 baking dish, which serves about 4 or 5 people, depending on how many enchiladas you eat!

I like to line up my tortillas assembly-line style, like so. I spoon about 3 tablespoons of ground beef into each tortilla, then sprinkle a tablespoon of shredded cheese on top and roll the tortilla up.

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Place the tortillas, seam side down, and pour the remaining enchilada on top.

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Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top.

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Cover in aluminum foil and bake for 35-45 minutes, until the cheddar cheese is golden brown and bubbly on top.

Of course you can use any brand of enchilada sauce for this recipe, but the addition of the red peppers in the 505 Southwestern Enchilada and Tamale sauce extra tasty!

You can find out more about 505 Southwestern Chile here. Check out the 505 Chile recipes page for lots of great recipes, including everything from Enchiladas andChilaquiles to Chili and Bloody Marys!

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Comments

  1. Debbie L

    I have never tried 505 sauces - I will check them out. My hubby likes hot sauce on just about everything! Especially hot mexican food! I am a mild girl! No hot hot for me! Your enchiladas look delicious!

  2. Robin (Masshole Mommy)

    I am huge on Mexican food, so you have no idea how much I love this recipe. I am definitley going to be making it.

  3. brett

    haven't tried 505 sauces. but we do LOVE some enchiladas and now i want to make THESE with 505!

  4. Christina S

    I just found corn tortillas in our pantry the other day and said I should make some enchiladas. This recipe is definitely a super easy one to try! Thanks!

  5. Melissa

    I'm going to have to try these. My husband was just saying a few days ago he wanted me to try making some enchiladas. I have never made any myself, always just done frozen when he wanted some. haha!

  6. Louida

    Green chiles is a must in my household when we prepare Mexican dishes. I never heard of 505 Brand before.

  7. valmg

    Great looking dish! Is the southwestern the hottest one they make? my oldest son loves really hot stuff so I've always got my eyes open for things he might like.

  8. Sue

    My husband would love this stuff! He is all about tex mex food. And it really does look yummy and easy to make. I will definitely try it!

  9. Tracey

    Huge Mexican food fan! This looks really good and easy to make!

  10. Melissa

    YUM! This looks sooooo good! I love Enchiladas!

  11. Elizabeth Mitchell

    I am receiving 505 salsas this week. I can't wait to give them a try. This recipe looks delicious!

  12. Dawn Lopez

    Now, I thought I was the only one on the planet who had never heard of hatch chiles. I thought I was going crazy or something! Now, this looks fantastic!!! My hubby would adore this, I need to scope out some of that sauce. Looks amazing!

  13. Alissa

    Enchiladas are one of our favorite meals to make. I'll definitely try your version. Those 505 sauces look delicious!

  14. Liz Mays

    I'll have to look into that company's goodies. It all sounds pretty fabulous, and they're easy to make too!

  15. Karen

    This looks so delicious, I love enchiladas! I've never tried this sauce before but now I want to. Actually, now I want an enchilada for dinner!

  16. Alesha

    Hatch Green Chilies are the BEST! Being a Southwestern girl myself (4th generation AZ native), we are fond of them (and jalapenos, hot sauce... anything spicy)! Your enchiladas look really tasty!!

  17. Krystal

    Bring on the spice! Mexican food is my favorite, so I love seeing new variations to spice it up!

  18. Lindsey

    Those enchiladas look great, and I love that the 505 sauces are gluten free. I have a lot of friends avoiding that right now.

  19. Krystyn

    Those sauces look amazing. I like my Mexican food with color and flavor and heat. Looks like these deliver!

  20. Krissy

    Enchiladas are YUMMY! They are my most absolute favorite meal EVER!

  21. Debra

    My hubs is originally from Colorado where Mexican food is BIG. He loves it hot and spicy, I'll have to see if I can find 505 Southwestern, he'd love this enchilada!

  22. Ashley Morton

    I saw you got these the other day and was intrigued! These enchiladas look delish.

  23. Elizabeth Norton

    This looks delish. Would you like to come over my house and make this for me?

  24. Melinda

    I've made my own enchilada sauce but if I can buy it and it's really good then why not. I wonder if i can get this in my stores

  25. Raya

    I always though enchiladas were difficult. This is a clear and easy to follow recipe. Thanks for the dinner idea!

  26. Onica {MommyFactor}

    These looks so yummy and easy to make. Mexican food is a favorite with my family. Will have to learn more about 505 sauces.

  27. Desiree Morris

    I had to pin your enchiladas! They look very yummy!

  28. April at Two Chic's Blog

    The recipe looks so great! I love anything Mexican and these chills look so tasty!

  29. Prototype Mama

    Now this looks so good! I love Mexican food so I'm really going to try this new sauce!

  30. Janeane Davis

    This really is an easy recipe. Perhaps I will make it for my kids one evening and see what they think about i.

  31. Amber Killmon

    Now I'm starving! These look so yummy. I love Mexican food.

  32. Stacie

    Enchiladas are my Kryptonite. I love them with chicken and these beef ones look amazing! My mouth is watering right now.

  33. Dina

    that looks so good. I think I'd like to try that sauce for sure and make enchiladas. YUM.

  34. Mary B Weidle

    I lived in Las Cruses, NM in the late 1970s. My neighbors were very generous sharing their recipes. In every one of their corn tortillas recipes, they fried them quickly on each side before making anything with them. I find that this method prevents them from getting soggy and gives them more structure.
    For years I craved the Hatch Chiles. Now I'm so thrilled to be able to enjoy them again with the chiles I order from 505 Southwestern chile.

  35. Jenn

    That is an AMAZING idea to flash fry the tortillas first!! Thank you for sharing!

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Easy Beef Enchiladas Recipe with 505 Southwestern Chile Sauce (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to non soggy enchiladas? ›

To prevent your tortillas from tearing or becoming soggy, quickly fry each corn tortilla in any oil you like for about 10 seconds on each side, until it starts to get crispy but is still pliable. This will add a barrier that will keep the tortilla from absorbing too much sauce, and also adds a little extra flavor.

Is chili sauce the same as enchilada sauce? ›

They are the same. In New Mexico, it's red chile sauce or New Mexico red sauce. In the rest of the country, it's enchilada sauce. There is no tomato in this sauce – the red comes from red chiles, as it should.

What can I add to canned enchilada sauce to make it better? ›

To make your canned enchilada sauce taste homemade, grab some butter, a little flour, and some chicken stock. This trifecta of ingredients infuses a canned enchilada sauce with a satisfyingly thick texture and a rich, savory flavor.

Is chile colorado the same as enchilada sauce? ›

In that sense, this isn't an authentic enchilada sauce… not exactly. It's a chile colorado sauce which doesn't come from Colorado, but merely refers to the reddish color of the sauce (colorado meaning to blush, or to turn red).

Should you cover enchiladas while baking? ›

Arrange enchiladas, seam-side down, in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with taco sauce and remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Let cool briefly before serving.

Are enchiladas better with corn or flour tortillas? ›

Corn tortillas go well with Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and tamales. They are also perfect for use in tostadas, sopes, and quesadillas. Flour tortillas are often used in burritos, fajitas, and chimichangas. They are also great for making quesadillas, sweet dishes like dessert tacos, and breakfast burritos.

What can I substitute for enchilada sauce? ›

Tomato sauce is a good way to replace enchilada sauce if you're looking for a milder alternative. It's easy to take a pre-made tomato sauce and spice it and add other ingredients to get closer to a real enchilada sauce.

Which is hotter, red or green enchilada sauce? ›

Red chilies make red enchiladas sweeter and milder than green sauce. However, you can adjust the spiciness. Additionally, you can prepare them with cooked peppers. On the other hand, enchiladas with green sauce are made with raw and fresh green ingredients, such as tomatillos or green chilies.

Is chili sauce and Sriracha sauce the same thing? ›

Sriracha is technically a category of hot chili sauce (rather than a single brand name) that hails from Southeast Asia and is named after a town in Thailand. But over the last few decades in the United States, the word “sriracha” has become synonymous with the version from California producer Huy Fong Foods.

How do you keep beef enchiladas from getting soggy? ›

2. Treat Your Tortillas Right. The most important tip for avoiding soggy enchiladas is to briefly fry your tortillas in hot oil before you fill and roll.

How do you get the bitterness out of canned enchilada sauce? ›

Sugar And Flour Are All You Need To Fix Bitter Canned Enchilada Sauce.

What is normal enchilada sauce called? ›

The most common “red” enchilada sauce may also be called salsa roja, salsa roja para enchiladas, or mole rojo. This is a sauce made out of ancho/pasilla/New Mexico and/or Cascabel chiles, onion, garlic, tomatoes, broth, cumin, oregano, etc.

Can I use salsa in place of enchilada sauce? ›

Yes, salsa can be used as a substitute for enchilada sauce. It will add a similar tangy and spicy flavor to your dish. You can use it as is or blend it to achieve a smoother consistency before using it in your enchilada recipe.

Is Taco Bell sauce enchilada sauce? ›

You might know it best from the classic Bean Burrito on the menu today. But, actually, this enchilada-style sauce has been around for decades. A Taco Bell® sensation in every sense. Safe to say, red sauce has had plenty of time to hone its taste-bud-tantalizing, deliciously disarming techniques.

How do you keep enchiladas from getting soggy when baking? ›

Preheat your pan

Adding your tortillas intoan already-warm pan instead of a cold one will help them start cooking and getting crispy right away, rather than risking sogginess.

How to keep enchiladas from getting hard on the bottom? ›

Some recipes suggest spreading a little sauce (½ cup for a 3-quart baking dish) on the bottom of the pan before adding enchiladas. This keeps the tortillas from sticking to the pan or getting tough on the bottom.

How do you keep corn tortillas soft for enchiladas? ›

Frying your tortillas in a hot skillet is another great way to soften your tortillas. Add enough oil, like avocado oil or olive oil, to cover the bottom of your skillet. Add tortillas when the oil starts to bubble and cook each side of the tortilla for 10-20 seconds. Use a paper towel to remove excess oil.

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