Beef (or Chicken or Turkey) Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Beef (or Chicken or Turkey) Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cumin; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 ½ cups water; 2 (6 ounce) cans no-added-salt tomato paste; 1 dash Tabasco sauce; 12 flour tortillas; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cups cheddar cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded; ½ cup black olives, sliced

Servings: persons

5 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 ½ cups water
2 (6 ounce) cans no-added-salt tomato paste
1 dash Tabasco sauce
12 flour tortillas
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
½ cup black olives, sliced

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In medium saucepan, combine first 7 ingredients; simmer for 20 minutes.
3
In large skillet, brown ground beef and onion; drain excess fat.
4
Remove from heat; add 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 cup tomato paste mixture and olives.
5
Pour the remaining tomato paste mixture into a greased 13 x 9 baking dish.
6
Spoon about 2 heaping tablespoonfuls of beef mixture down center of each tortilla; fold or roll tortilla around filling.
7
Place the tortillas seam side down in dish.
8
Pour any remaining beef and tomato mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
10
Serve with sour cream, Mexican rice, refried beans and margaritas!

1629

kcal

Calories

Fat

233

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 teaspoons chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cumin, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Beef (or Chicken or Turkey) Enchiladas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef (or Chicken or Turkey) Enchiladas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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