Lettuce (¾ cup): Iceberg only (not romaine). Must be hand-torn (not chopped—bruised = wilted).
Tomato (½ cup): Heirloom only (not grocery store). Must be seeds removed (not whole—watery disaster).
Sour cream (8 oz): Full-fat, room temp. Light sour cream = broken texture.
Pro tip: Buy Fritos on Tuesday. That’s when general stores restock—richest, most flavorful.
Step-by-Step: Aunt Bea’s Kitchen Wisdom
Follow these like a spiritual passed down through dust storms
1. Brown the Beef (The Heartbeat)
“Fat is flavor—but grease is your enemy.”
Heat cast iron skillet until smoking hot (not medium!).
Brown beef + onion in single layer (never crowded!) → drain 90% fat (save 1 tbsp for sauce).
Add green chilies → sauté 2 mins (not longer—burns acidity).
Stir in enchilada sauce + cream cheese → simmer 3 mins (not bubbling!). Critical: Scrape fond—this is flavor gold.
2. Layer with Reverence (The Soul)
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