🌶️ Two Cheese Enchiladas with Chile Con Carne Sauce & an All-Beef Tamale

Bold, comforting, Tex-Mex perfection the whole family will rave about

If you love rich, cheesy, soul-warming Tex-Mex food, these Two Cheese Enchiladas smothered in homemade-style Chile Con Carne sauce and served with a tender All-Beef Tamale are everything your cravings want and more.

This dish is the kind of classic comfort meal that feels like it came straight off your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant plate—oozy melted cheese, savory chile gravy, warm corn tortillas, and a perfectly seasoned tamale on the side. It’s nostalgic, cozy, and surprisingly easy to put together at home.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Dish

Restaurant-quality flavor made with simple ingredients

Cheesy, saucy, and deeply satisfying

Easy to make ahead for family dinners or gatherings

Budget-friendly but tastes like a splurge

Perfect for Tex-Mex lovers who want the real deal

🧀 Ingredients

For the Cheese Enchiladas

Corn tortillas

Shredded cheddar + Monterey Jack cheese

Oil (for softening tortillas)

For the Chile Con Carne Sauce

Ground beef

Onion & garlic

Chili powder + cumin

Paprika + oregano

Beef broth

Tomato sauce

Flour (for thickening)

Salt & pepper

For Serving

1 All-Beef Tamale per plate

Chopped onion

Fresh cilantro

Extra cheese (always!)

🍽️ How to Make the Enchiladas & Sauce

1️⃣ Make the Chile Con Carne Sauce

Brown the ground beef with onion and garlic.

Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano.

Stir in flour to create a flavorful roux.

Add tomato sauce + beef broth.

Simmer until thick, rich, and glossy.

2️⃣ Prepare the Tortillas

Lightly fry corn tortillas for a few seconds to soften.

Drain on paper towels.

3️⃣ Assemble the Enchiladas

Fill each tortilla with cheese.

Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish.

Cover generously with Chile Con Carne sauce.

Top with more cheese.

4️⃣ Bake

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes

or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

5️⃣ Add the Tamale

Warm your All-Beef Tamales (steam, microwave, or oven).

Serve one alongside the enchiladas.

Spoon extra sauce over everything.

🌶️ Tips for Maximum Flavor

Add a splash of beef broth to keep tortillas soft.

Use high-quality chili powder for best taste.

Let the chile sauce simmer longer for deeper flavor.

Serve with Spanish rice or charro beans for a classic plate.

❤️ Perfect For:

Sunday family dinners

Tex-Mex nights

Meal prep

Comfort-food emergencies

Feeding guests with BIG appetites

🌮 Final Thoughts

These Two Cheese Enchiladas with Chile Con Carne & an All-Beef Tamale bring all the bold Tex-Mex flavors you crave—gooey cheese, savory beef gravy, and tender tamales that make every bite feel special.

Your family will ask for this again and again… maybe even next week.