Smoky Elk Enchiladas
**Smoky Elk Enchiladas** These enchiladas are a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a winter meal. The ground elk is seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked until browned. The filling is then combined with black beans, corn, and enchilada sauce, and rolled up in tortillas. The enchiladas are then baked until the tortillas are crispy and the filling is hot and bubbly. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
The history of the enchilada is a long and winding one, dating back to the pre-Columbian era. The Aztecs and Mayans both had dishes that resembled enchiladas, and the dish was likely brought to Europe by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. From there, the enchilada spread throughout the Americas, and today it is a popular dish in many countries. Elk is a lean and flavorful meat that is a good source of protein and iron. It is also a relatively sustainable meat, as elk are not raised in factory farms. In this recipe, the elk is seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked until browned. The filling is then combined with black beans, corn, and enchilada sauce, and rolled up in tortillas. The enchiladas are then baked until the tortillas are crispy and the filling is hot and bubbly. These enchiladas are a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a winter meal. They are also a good source of protein and iron. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground elk
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1/2 cup paleo enchilada sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground elk, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and cilantro.
  3. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  4. Spoon the filling into the tortillas and roll them up.
  5. Place the enchiladas in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through and the tortillas are crispy.
  6. Serve with additional enchilada sauce, sour cream, and guacamole, if desired.
Why It Works
  • The ground elk is seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked until browned, which gives the filling a rich and flavorful taste.
  • The filling is combined with black beans, corn, and enchilada sauce, which adds a variety of textures and flavors to the dish.
  • The enchiladas are baked until the tortillas are crispy and the filling is hot and bubbly, which creates a satisfying and delicious meal.