Description
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Ultimate Cheesy Venison Enchiladas, a delightful dish that combines lean ground venison with a medley of spices and gooey cheese. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, providing both comfort and taste in every bite. With the added bonus of being freezer-friendly, you can prepare a batch ahead of time for quick meals later on. Whether topped with sour cream or guacamole, these enchiladas are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Venison
- 8 Tortillas (corn or flour)
- 2 cups Mexican Blend Cheese
- 16 oz Can Refried Beans
- 15 oz Can Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 Medium Onion (diced)
- 1 Green Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper (chopped)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoon Flour
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 cup Chicken Stock or Broth
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over low heat. Add flour and spices to make a roux; stir until smooth.
- Gradually pour in chicken stock and tomato sauce; simmer until thickened.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Sauté diced onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic in a skillet until softened.
- Add ground venison; cook until browned, seasoning as desired.
- Mix in refried beans, black beans, and half the sauce until combined.
- Warm tortillas briefly, fill with venison mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and top with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg