Honey Lime Enchiladas

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Honey Lime Enchiladas
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 16, 2023

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 10-12 6-inch flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and stir to combine.
  4. Stir in the honey and lime juice and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to make them more pliable.
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each tortilla and roll up. Place the enchiladas, seam side down, into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the enchiladas and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

Interesting Facts

  • Enchiladas are believed to have originated in Mexico in the 16th century.
  • The word “enchilada” means “in chili” in Spanish.
  • Honey is often used in Mexican cooking as a natural sweetener.