Cheese Enchiladas with Chili Gravy (Print version)

Soft corn tortillas rolled with cheddar and onion, covered in homemade chili gravy, and baked until bubbling.

# Ingredients:

For the chili gravy

01 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
02 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 3 tablespoons chili powder
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 2 1/2 cups (590 ml) low-sodium beef broth

For the enchiladas

10 - 12 corn tortillas
11 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for warming tortillas
12 - 2 cups (225 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
13 - 1 cup (115 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
14 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced, divided
15 - Chopped cilantro, sour cream, or pickled jalapenos for serving, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Heat 1/4 cup oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, until lightly toasted but not dark.
02 - Whisk in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Slowly whisk in the beef broth. Simmer for 6-8 minutes, whisking often, until the gravy is smooth and lightly thickened. Taste and adjust salt.
04 - Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a skillet and warm each tortilla for a few seconds per side until pliable. Stack under a towel to keep soft.
05 - Spread 1/2 cup chili gravy in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Fill each tortilla with a small handful of the cheeses and a little onion, then roll snugly and place folded side down.
06 - Pour the remaining chili gravy evenly over the rolled tortillas. Top with the remaining cheese and onion.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the sauce bubbles and the cheese is fully melted. Rest for 5 minutes before serving with optional toppings.

# Good to know:

01 - Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
02 - The chili gravy can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated.
03 - Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.

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