Cheesy pork chorizo or beef enchiladas

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 450°F. Carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a small pot, combine the rice, spice blend, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Meanwhile, wash and dry the peppers; cut off and discard the stems. Remove the cores; halve lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Slice the onion. Grate the cheese on the large side of a box grater. Drain and rinse the beans

Step 3

In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the chorizo. If using beef, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 4

Add the sliced pepper and onion; season with salt and pepper. If using beef instead of chorizo, add spice blend. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly softened.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. Add 1/4 cup of water (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly thickened and the chorizo is cooked through. Turn off the heat.

Step 6

Transfer to the bowl of cooked rice; stir in beans and sour cream. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

Step 7

Place the tortillas on a work surface. Spread about 1 cup of the filling into the bottom of a baking dish. Divide the remaining filling among the tortillas; tightly roll up each tortilla around the filling. Transfer to the baking dish, seam side down. Top with enchilada sauce and grated cheese. Bake 7 to 9 minutes, or until lightly browned and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and let stand at least 2 minutes before serving.