Lower-Fat Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Lower-Fat Beef Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef (93% lean); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped, without seeds; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1 (20 ounce) can enchilada sauce; 8 low-fat flour tortillas

Servings: persons

1 lb extra lean ground beef (93% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped, without seeds
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 (20 ounce) can enchilada sauce
8 low-fat flour tortillas

1
Brown the ground beef, onions and jalapeno pepper till beef and onions are done. Drain fat. Add all spices, 1 cup of the enchilada sauce and 1 cup of the low-fat cheese. Mix well.
2
Fill the tortillas, and place seam side down in a large baking dish (may take 2 dishes).
3
Pour remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
4
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes until bubbly.
5
Serve with additional salsa, chopped green onions, or low-fat sour cream, if desired.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb extra lean ground beef (93% lean), 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Lower-Fat Beef Enchiladas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Lower-Fat Beef Enchiladas

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