Beef Enchiladas
These beef enchiladas are a quick and easy way to serve up a Mexican dinner for a crowd. This recipe serves 6 with two enchiladas each, so plan on having leftovers if you're making them for a smaller group!
Ingredients
Directions
Chicken Enchiladas
Prepare as directed except omit beef and garlic. For filling, in a medium bowl combine 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese, the jalapeno (if desired), green onions, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Fill and bake enchiladas as directed.Per serving: 413 cal., 22 g total fat (9 g sat. fat), 75 mg chol., 1,041 mg sodium, 29 g carb., 5 g fiber, 5 g total sugar, 27 g pro.Nutrition analysis per serving: 413 calories, 27 g protein, 29 g carbohydrate, 22 g total fat (9 g sat. fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 5 g fiber, 5 g total sugar, 30% Vitamin A, 8% Vitamin C, 1041 mg sodium, 26% calcium, 19% iron
Chorizo-Refried Bean Enchiladas
Prepare as directed except substitute ground uncooked chorizo for the beef. Before filling tortillas, spread each with 1 Tbsp. canned refried beans. Fill and bake enchiladas as directed. Per serving: 696 cal., 48 g total fat (19 g sat. fat), 100 mg chol., 2,045 mg sodium, 34 g carb., 6 g fiber, 5 g total sugar, 34 g pro.Nutrition analysis per serving: 696 calories, 34 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate, 48 g total fat (19 g sat. fat), 100 mg cholesterol, 6 g fiber, 5 g total sugar, 29% Vitamin A, 10% Vitamin C, 2045 mg sodium, 27% calcium, 25% iron
Three-Cheese Enchiladas:
Prepare as directed except omit beef and garlic; increase Monterey Jack cheese to 3 cups. For filling, in a large bowl combine 2 cups of the Monterey Jack cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese, the jalapeño (if desired), green onions, and the cumin. Fill and bake enchiladas as directed. Per serving: 527 cal., 35 g total fat (17 g sat. fat), 82 mg chol., 1,282 mg sodium, 30 g carb., 5 g fiber, 6 g total sugar, 26 g pro.Nutrition analysis per serving: 527 calories, 26 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate, 35 tgtotal fat (17 g sat. fat), 82 mg cholesterol, 5 g fiber, 6 g total sugar, 40% Vitamin A, 8% Vitamin C, 1282 mg sodium, 55% calcium, 17% iron