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Beef Enchiladas

Delicious Beef Enchiladas: Quick, Customizable Weeknight Eats

Savor the delicious flavors of Beef Enchiladas, a quick and easy Tex-Mex favorite perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef or ground turkey/shredded chicken
  • 1 cup Chunky Salsa use mild for kids
Sauce
  • 1 can Red Enchilada Sauce 10 oz; can substitute with green sauce
Tortillas
  • 8 pieces Tortillas 8-inch; flour or corn
Topping
  • 1 pack Borden® Cheese Thick Cut Shredded Four Cheese Mexican 8 oz; substitute with any shredded cheese blend

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the lean ground beef. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of chunky salsa and mix well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  4. Pour a thin layer of red enchilada sauce across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Spoon a generous amount of the beef and salsa filling into each tortilla and roll them up, placing seam-side down in the baking dish.
  6. Pour remaining red enchilada sauce over the top of the filled tortillas and sprinkle the cheese evenly across.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  8. Let the Beef Enchiladas rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze assembled enchiladas for up to 3 months before baking.

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