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MEL'S EASY KITCHEN

Hidden Protein Beef Enchiladas

Fourteen beef and black bean enchiladas bake under a cottage cheese and red enchilada sauce. Two enchiladas make one serving.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 7 servings of 2 enchiladas
Meal: Main Course
By: Melanie

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Food thermometer
  • Blender
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 14 Mission Carb Balance soft taco flour tortillas (43 g each)
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce (10 oz)
  • 8 oz 2% cottage cheese or dairy-free cottage cheese
  • 2 lb 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 can refried black beans (16 oz)
  • 2 packets taco seasoning (1 oz each)
  • 1 can plain tomato sauce (8 oz)
  • 8 oz shredded Mexican-blend cheese or dairy-free Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (about 14 g)

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350°F. Blend the cottage cheese, red enchilada sauce and jalapeño until smooth. Reserve part of the shredded cheese for the top.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it apart, until it reaches 160°F. Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato sauce and simmer until the filling is evenly coated.
  • Warm the refried beans until spreadable. Divide the beans, beef filling and remaining cheese among 14 tortillas. Roll them and place seam-side down in baking dishes large enough to hold them in one layer.
  • Cover with the blended sauce and reserved cheese. Bake for about 20–25 minutes, checking that the center reaches 165°F. Divide into seven portions of two enchiladas each.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 55.6g | Protein: 54.3g | Fat: 29.4g | Fiber: 38.6g

Notes

Contains wheat and dairy.
Estimated nutrition is for one of 7 equal portions. Nutrition is per two enchiladas using 43 g Mission Carb Balance flour tortillas, 93% lean beef, 2% cottage cheese and the specified can sizes. Total carbohydrate includes the tortillas’ dietary fiber.
Cheese options: Choose the dairy-free cheese if needed, and check the other ingredients for your dietary needs. Nutrition shown uses the original dairy cheese; another product changes the estimate. Flavor, texture and melting can vary by product.
Storage: Refrigerate perishable portions in shallow, covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use cooked leftovers within 3–4 days. If reheating cooked leftovers, heat them to 165°F throughout.
Timing: Times are planning estimates based on the method; appliances and ingredient preparation can change them.