Cheese and Beef Enchiladas

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Beat taco night with enchilada night! These restaurant-style spicy enchiladas will surely please a crowd.

Submitted by Sargento
Updated on June 15, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ¾ pound lean ground sirloin or turkey

  • 1 ½ cups diced red or green bell pepper

  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning

  • 8 (7 inch) flour or corn tortillas

  • 2 cups SARGENTO® Fine Cut OR Traditional Cut Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican

  • 1 ½ cups salsa or picante sauce

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

  • 1 cup chopped tomato

  • ½ cup light sour cream (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat; add meat and bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.

  2. Spoon 1/3 cup meat mixture down center of each tortilla; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up; place seam-side down in greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Spoon salsa over enchiladas.

  3. Cover with foil; bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 18 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Serve with lettuce, tomato, if desired, sour cream.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

709 Calories
39g Fat
57g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 709
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 49%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 2080mg 90%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 36g 72%
Vitamin C 83mg 92%
Calcium 551mg 42%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 829mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.