Best 8 Easy Beef Or Vegetarian Enchiladas Recipes

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Enchiladas, a traditional Mexican dish, come in various forms, bound to satisfy any palate. This article presents a diverse selection of easy-to-follow recipes for crafting delicious beef or vegetarian enchiladas. Whether you prefer the savory richness of braised beef or the hearty wholesomeness of vegetables, this guide provides step-by-step instructions and ingredient lists for creating flavorful enchiladas.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS



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These delicious, meatless enchiladas are a terrific vegetarian option. Serve with avocado slices and sour cream.

Provided by Kerry McClellan Lipitz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 ears fresh corn, shucked and kernels scraped from cob
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 ½ cups chopped baby spinach
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican-style cheese blend, divided
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add corn kernels, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add spinach and parsley, cover, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place drained pinto beans into a separate bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork until they are almost paste-like. Place 1/2 of the shredded cheese in a bowl for easy enchilada assembly. Pour 1/2 of the enchilada sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Assemble enchiladas: take 1 flour tortilla, smear some mashed beans vertically along the right side of the tortilla. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons corn mixture on top of the beans, and then some shredded cheese on top of the corn mixture. Starting at the right edge, roll tortilla to the left and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly on top of rolled tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and any remaining corn mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1026.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

EASY BEEF OR VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS



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This is a great weeknight dinner. It takes just over 1/2 hour to get on the table and uses simple, easy to find ingredients. I found the recipe on Chatelaine Magazine's web site. It's also easy to cut the recipe in half.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Cheese

Time 32m

Yield 8 enchiladas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs lean ground beef or 240 g vegetarian ground beef
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 1/2 cups hot salsa, use thick salsa (use mild or medium if you want less heat)
4 cups cheese, shredded
1 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
3 medium flour tortillas (about 7-inch wide)
1 cup sour cream, regular or 1 cup sour cream, light
2 avocados, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500F and oil a 9x13" baking dish.
  • Place meat, cumin and salt in a large non-stick frying pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often and breaking up meat to keep it crumbly until no pink remains or veggie ground round is hot (about 5 min). - *Omit salt if using veggie ground round.*.
  • Stir in 1 cup salsa and cook until hot.
  • Stir in 1/2 of the cheese and half of the cilantro.
  • Place a tortilla on cutting board and place 3/4 cup of meat mixture down the centre, dot with 1 tbsp sour cream, and roll tightly.
  • Place in baking dish seam-side down with an open end touching the narrow side of the dish.
  • Place 3 rolls beside.
  • Fill the other half of the dish with the remaining rolls.
  • Spread tortillas with the remaining 1/2 cup of sour cream.
  • Top with remaining salsa and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake until cheese is golden (about 15 minute.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.
  • Serve with sliced avocados and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.1, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 124.8, Sodium 1048.2, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 36.9

VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS



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These easy-to-make enchiladas are filled with beans, spinach and cheese. Serve them with rice on the side.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings (2 enchiladas each)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Large pinch cayenne pepper
One 15-ounce can tomato puree
Kosher salt
One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, strained and rinsed
4 ounces shredded Cheddar (about 1 1/2 cups)
4 ounces shredded pepper Jack cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup sour cream
3 scallions, sliced
Kosher salt
Twelve 6-inch corn or flour tortillas
Juice of 1/2 a lime

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the sauce: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chile powder, cumin and cayenne, and continue to cook, stirring, until the spices are toasted, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups water, the tomato puree and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly (it should be looser and thinner than marinara sauce), 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • For the filling: Squeeze all the excess moisture out of the spinach. Put it into a large bowl with the pinto beans, and squeeze with your hands to combine and smash up the beans a little. Add half of both the Cheddar and the pepper Jack, half of both the sour cream and the scallions and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and stir to combine.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Lay the tortillas out on a work surface, and spread 1 side of each with about 1 teaspoon of tomato sauce. Put about 1/4 cup of the filling across the middle of each tortilla. Roll each up, then shingle them in 2 even rows in the baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas, and sprinkle with the remaining cheeses. Cover the baking dish loosely with foil, and bake until the cheeses are melted and the filling is hot, about 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking to heat completely through, about 10 minutes more.
  • For the topping: Whisk together the remaining sour cream, the lime juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Drizzle the mixture over the baked enchiladas, and sprinkle with the remaining scallions.

VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS RECIPE BY TASTY



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You won't miss the meat in these hearty vegetarian enchiladas! Sweet potatoes and black beans are cooked with garlic, onion, and spices, then wrapped in tortillas and baked with enchilada sauce and lots of shredded Mexican cheese for a melty, saucy dish you won't be able to resist.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 lb sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups enchilada sauce, divided
8 medium flour tortillas
2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
cotija cheese, for garnish - optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the sweet potatoes and cook until fork-tender, 10 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes through a colander.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili powder, and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the sweet potatoes, black beans, and salt and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of enchilada sauce to the bottom of the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to spread evenly.
  • Scoop ½ cup of the sweet potato mixture onto the lower half of a tortilla and roll up. Place seam side-down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining filling and tortillas, arranging in a row. Top with the remaining cup of enchilada sauce. Sprinkle the Mexican cheese blend on top.
  • Bake the enchiladas for about 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
  • Top the enchiladas with the cilantro and Cotija cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 764 calories, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 18 grams

VEGETARIAN SKILLET ENCHILADAS



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Whether it's for meatless Monday or your family's everyday vegetarian meal, everyone will be satisfied with these unconventional enchiladas. Garnish with the optional toppings or other favorites like tortilla chips and extra shredded cheese. -Susan Court, Pewaukee, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 cup frozen corn
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, sliced radishes, sour cream and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Heat oil in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in beans, enchilada sauce, corn, chili powder, cumin and pepper. Stir in tortillas., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until tortillas are softened, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. If desired, garnish with optional ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS



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With just one pound of ground beef and 20 minutes of prep time, you can have a pleases-all-customers dinner for five on the table in less than an hour with this easy enchilada recipe. Transform five simple ingredients into this cheesy, hearty meal, with a little help from Betty.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 cans (10 oz each) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or pan with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce and the chiles.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly in baking dish. Spread 1/4 cup beef mixture down center of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese. Wrap tortillas tightly around filling, placing seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1410 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 2 g

EASIEST BEEF ENCHILADAS EVER!



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Make and share this Easiest Beef Enchiladas Ever! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 8 enchiladas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (20 ounce) can enchilada sauce
8 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Brown meat and onions in large skillet.
  • Add 1 cup enchilada sauce and 1 cup cheese.
  • Mix well.
  • Put filling along center of each tortilla.
  • Roll up and place seam side down in a 9x13 pan.
  • Pour remaining sauce over.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese over.
  • Bake at 350F degrees for about 30 minutes till cheese is bubbly.

CARNITAS ENCHILADAS



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If you are looking for a delicious way to repurpose leftover pork roast, do I have a recipe for you! Shred up your leftover pork and cook it with traditional carnitas seasonings, then wrap in a corn tortilla and bake in this delicious sauce! Top with Monterey Jack cheese, and garnish any way you like. We like it with a little shredded lettuce, salsa, slices of avocado, and some lime.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Enchiladas

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided, or as needed
4 cups shredded cooked pork
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons frozen 100% orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups salsa verde
1 cup sour cream
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shredded pork, chopped onion, orange juice concentrate, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until onion is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove lid, increase heat to medium, and continue to cook until the liquid is mostly evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer everything to a plate and allow to cool slightly. Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine salsa verde and sour cream in a mixing bowl, stirring well. Spread about 1 cup of salsa verde mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, reserving the rest.
  • Add remaining cooking oil to the cleaned skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Gently warm each tortilla in the oil, about 2 minutes per side, making the tortillas flexible. Add more oil, if needed.
  • Place a tortilla on a work surface and add 3 tablespoons of pork mixture and 1 tablespoon shredded cheese. Roll the tortilla gently around the filling, and place seam side down in the prepared dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • When all tortillas are rolled up and in the dish, pour the reserved salsa-sour cream mixture over the filled tortillas.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven; sprinkle on remaining cheese and allow to melt while the enchiladas cool, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 336.1 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a good quality enchilada sauce.
  • Don't overcook the tortillas. They should be pliable but still have a little bit of a bite to them.
  • Be generous with the cheese. It's what makes enchiladas so delicious and gooey.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings. You can use anything from beef, chicken, or pork to beans, vegetables, or tofu.
  • Serve enchiladas with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and shredded lettuce.

Conclusion:

Enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be an enchilada recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give enchiladas a try!

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