🌶️🧀 Red Chile Ground Beef & Cheese Stacked Enchiladas – New Mexico–Style Comfort Food

Red Chile Ground Beef & Cheese Stacked Enchiladas are a classic New Mexico dish featuring layers of corn tortillas, savory red chile–spiced ground beef, and melted cheese—all stacked casserole-style instead of rolled. Smothered in bold red chile sauce and topped with a fried egg, this hearty enchilada recipe is perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.

⭐ Why You’ll Love These Stacked Enchiladas

• Authentic New Mexico flavor

• No rolling required – easy layering

• Rich, beefy red chile sauce

• Ready in under 40 minutes

• Great for meal prep & leftovers

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• 🛒 Ingredients

  For the Beef Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • ½ small onion, finely diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • Salt & black pepper to taste

  For the Enchiladas

  • 12 small corn tortillas

  • 2½ cups red chile sauce (New Mexico–style or enchilada sauce)

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese

  • 2 tablespoons oil (for lightly frying tortillas)

  Optional Toppings

  • Fried eggs

  • Chopped green onions

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Sour cream

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  👩‍🍳 How to Make Red Chile Ground Beef & Cheese Stacked Enchiladas

  1. Cook the Beef
     In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  2. Lightly Fry Tortillas
     Heat oil in a pan. Quickly fry each tortilla 10–15 seconds per side until soft and pliable. Drain on paper towels.

  3. Warm the Sauce
     Heat red chile sauce in a saucepan until hot.

  4. Stack the Enchiladas
     On a plate or baking dish, layer: tortilla → beef → cheese → sauce. Repeat for 3–4 layers. Finish with sauce and cheese on top.

  5. Bake or Broil
     Place stacks in oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes until cheese melts and sauce bubbles.

  6. Serve
     Top with fried egg, cilantro, and onions if desired.

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  🔥 Tips & Variations

  • Use ground turkey for a lighter version

  • Add refried beans between layers

  • Make it spicy with hot red chile sauce

  • Skip baking and serve stove-top style

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  🍽️ What to Serve with Stacked Enchiladas

  • Pinto or black beans

  • Mexican rice

  • Calabacitas (zucchini & corn)

  • Fresh salsa & tortillas