Next combine all the marinade ingredients in a large zippered bag or container with lid.
Then add the diced steak to the container and mix to ensure it is completely covered by the marinade.
Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
Coat a large skillet with olive oil or avocado oil and heat on medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, scoop the meat into the skillet and dispose of the marinade.
Cook the meat until the desired doneness (a minimum internal temperature of at least 145°F. (approx. 5-8 minutes)
Remove the carne asada from the heat and set aside until you're ready to assemble your enchiladas.
To make the enchilada sauce
Add all of the enchilada sauce ingredients into a large sauce pan.
Bring the sauce to a boil over high heat. Then reduce the temperature to medium heat and allow the chili pods to simmer for 15-20 minutes until the pods are soft.
Allow the chili pods to cool then dump all the contents of the sauce pan into a blender. Blend until the sauce is smooth.
Use the sauce immediately or store in the refrigerator/freezer until ready to use. The sauce will last for 5-7 day in the fridge and up to a month in the freezer.
To make enchiladas:
Preheat the oven to 350º F.
Lightly grease the bottom of a casserole dish.
Cover the bottom of the dish with 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce. 1 cup enchilada sauce
Next, roll the enchiladas–placing some cheese and meat in the center of a corn tortilla. 12 corn tortillas, 1 lb. carne asada, 2 cups cheese
Fold the side over and place the enchilada seam side down in the pan. Continue until your pan is full.
Spread the remaining 3/4 cup of enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining cheese.
Bake the enchiladas for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and kind of crispy. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
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Notes
Note: To make the enchiladas the proper fix portions use the red and blue container to measure out the meat and cheese before filling the enchiladas. Use 1 red container of meat to make 2 enchiladas, and 1 blue container to stuff 4 enchiladas.21 Day Fix Container Counts: For 2 enchiladas, 1 Yellow, 1 Red, 1 Blue. If you choose to count the homemade sauce, add 1/2 Yellow.