I've often talked about Hatch Green Chiles when I make enchiladas for Chris - they're one of those things he grew up with in New Mexico that I'd never heard of out here in Florida. In Albuquerque, they put Hatch Green Chiles on everything - and I do mean everything. Eggs, Hamburgers, Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas, hot dogs - if it's edible, they slather on the Hatch Green Chiles. 505 Southwestern noticed me talking about Chris's love of Hatch Green Chiles and offered to send me a sampling of their sauces, so of course I said yes! Chris would have been very disappointed if I didn't accept an offer for "authentic" green chile! Ha!
I created this Easy Beef Enchiladas recipe using the 505 Southwestern Enchilada and Tamale Sauce - I think I'll try to make tamales the next time!
About 505 Southwestern
First of all, you're probably wondering where they came up with the name, right? I didn't even have to read their FAQs page to answer that one for you - 505 is their area code. I know that from seeing the in-law's phone number pop up whenever they call!
All 505 Southwestern chiles come from the Hatch Valley in New Mexico, the ONLY place that actually grows Green Chiles! Something about the climate and soil out there makes the area the best for these particular chiles - at least, that's what Chris tells me.
Unlike some of the canned or jarred options in the supermarket, all of 505 Southwestern's chiles are extra fresh! The chiles are picked, flame-roasted & flash-frozen during harvest so you get a great, fresh flavor out of every jar! They're all all-natural, because 505 Southwestern only uses natural ingredients. They're also pretty healthy and gluten free; they use rice flour instead of wheat whenever a binding agent is neccessary, and there are no trans fats because they only use natural fruits and veggies, spices and herbs!
Easy Beef Enchiladas Recipe
Ingredients
1 Jar 505 Southwestern Enchilada and Tamale Sauce
1 package corn or flour tortillas (you'll need about 10 for a 9x13 baking dish)
2 lbs ground beef
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a saucepan, brown the ground beef and drain.
Pour half of the jar of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.
Note: I cut this recipe about in half to serve just myself and Chris. This recipe is for a full 9x13 baking dish, which serves about 4 or 5 people, depending on how many enchiladas you eat!
I like to line up my tortillas assembly-line style, like so. I spoon about 3 tablespoons of ground beef into each tortilla, then sprinkle a tablespoon of shredded cheese on top and roll the tortilla up.
Place the tortillas, seam side down, and pour the remaining enchilada on top.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Cover in aluminum foil and bake for 35-45 minutes, until the cheddar cheese is golden brown and bubbly on top.
Of course you can use any brand of enchilada sauce for this recipe, but the addition of the red peppers in the 505 Southwestern Enchilada and Tamale sauce extra tasty!
You can find out more about 505 Southwestern Chile here. Check out the 505 Chile recipes page for lots of great recipes, including everything from Enchiladas and Chilaquiles to Chili and Bloody Marys!
Rebecca Orr says
Yum! I have experienced enchiladas once at a Mexican restaurant while visiting my parents. I enjoyed it, but would love to try making my own dishes. These look really delicious Jenn!
Debbie L says
I have never tried 505 sauces - I will check them out. My hubby likes hot sauce on just about everything! Especially hot mexican food! I am a mild girl! No hot hot for me! Your enchiladas look delicious!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I am huge on Mexican food, so you have no idea how much I love this recipe. I am definitley going to be making it.
brett says
haven't tried 505 sauces. but we do LOVE some enchiladas and now i want to make THESE with 505!
Christina S says
I just found corn tortillas in our pantry the other day and said I should make some enchiladas. This recipe is definitely a super easy one to try! Thanks!
Melissa says
I'm going to have to try these. My husband was just saying a few days ago he wanted me to try making some enchiladas. I have never made any myself, always just done frozen when he wanted some. haha!
Louida says
Green chiles is a must in my household when we prepare Mexican dishes. I never heard of 505 Brand before.
valmg says
Great looking dish! Is the southwestern the hottest one they make? my oldest son loves really hot stuff so I've always got my eyes open for things he might like.
Sue says
My husband would love this stuff! He is all about tex mex food. And it really does look yummy and easy to make. I will definitely try it!
Tracey says
Huge Mexican food fan! This looks really good and easy to make!
Melissa says
YUM! This looks sooooo good! I love Enchiladas!
Elizabeth Mitchell says
I am receiving 505 salsas this week. I can't wait to give them a try. This recipe looks delicious!
Dawn Lopez says
Now, I thought I was the only one on the planet who had never heard of hatch chiles. I thought I was going crazy or something! Now, this looks fantastic!!! My hubby would adore this, I need to scope out some of that sauce. Looks amazing!
Alissa says
Enchiladas are one of our favorite meals to make. I'll definitely try your version. Those 505 sauces look delicious!
Liz Mays says
I'll have to look into that company's goodies. It all sounds pretty fabulous, and they're easy to make too!
Karen says
This looks so delicious, I love enchiladas! I've never tried this sauce before but now I want to. Actually, now I want an enchilada for dinner!
Alesha says
Hatch Green Chilies are the BEST! Being a Southwestern girl myself (4th generation AZ native), we are fond of them (and jalapenos, hot sauce... anything spicy)! Your enchiladas look really tasty!!
Krystal says
Bring on the spice! Mexican food is my favorite, so I love seeing new variations to spice it up!
Lindsey says
Those enchiladas look great, and I love that the 505 sauces are gluten free. I have a lot of friends avoiding that right now.
Krystyn says
Those sauces look amazing. I like my Mexican food with color and flavor and heat. Looks like these deliver!
Krissy says
Enchiladas are YUMMY! They are my most absolute favorite meal EVER!
Debra says
My hubs is originally from Colorado where Mexican food is BIG. He loves it hot and spicy, I'll have to see if I can find 505 Southwestern, he'd love this enchilada!
Ashley Morton says
I saw you got these the other day and was intrigued! These enchiladas look delish.
Elizabeth Norton says
This looks delish. Would you like to come over my house and make this for me?
Melinda says
I've made my own enchilada sauce but if I can buy it and it's really good then why not. I wonder if i can get this in my stores
Raya says
I always though enchiladas were difficult. This is a clear and easy to follow recipe. Thanks for the dinner idea!
Onica {MommyFactor} says
These looks so yummy and easy to make. Mexican food is a favorite with my family. Will have to learn more about 505 sauces.
Desiree Morris says
I had to pin your enchiladas! They look very yummy!
April at Two Chic's Blog says
The recipe looks so great! I love anything Mexican and these chills look so tasty!
Prototype Mama says
Now this looks so good! I love Mexican food so I'm really going to try this new sauce!
Janeane Davis says
This really is an easy recipe. Perhaps I will make it for my kids one evening and see what they think about i.
Amber Killmon says
Now I'm starving! These look so yummy. I love Mexican food.
Stacie says
Enchiladas are my Kryptonite. I love them with chicken and these beef ones look amazing! My mouth is watering right now.
Dina says
that looks so good. I think I'd like to try that sauce for sure and make enchiladas. YUM.
Mary B Weidle says
I lived in Las Cruses, NM in the late 1970s. My neighbors were very generous sharing their recipes. In every one of their corn tortillas recipes, they fried them quickly on each side before making anything with them. I find that this method prevents them from getting soggy and gives them more structure.
For years I craved the Hatch Chiles. Now I'm so thrilled to be able to enjoy them again with the chiles I order from 505 Southwestern chile.
Jenn says
That is an AMAZING idea to flash fry the tortillas first!! Thank you for sharing!