Healthy Beef Enchiladas: Discover a Delicious Recipe!
A nutritious and flavorful recipe for healthy beef enchiladas that are easy to make and perfect for a family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup low-fat shredded cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Make ahead and freeze for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg