Leftover steak can be transformed into a delicious and versatile dish with enchiladas. Whether you have grilled, pan-fried, or roasted steak, it can be easily incorporated into enchiladas to create a satisfying and flavorful meal. This comprehensive guide will provide you with the best recipes to make the most of your leftover steak, offering a variety of options to suit your taste and preferences. From classic enchiladas with red or green sauce to unique recipes with creative fillings and toppings, you'll find the perfect recipe to elevate your leftover steak and create a memorable meal.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
LEFTOVER BEEF ENCHILADAS
Great way to use left over roast. I usually put in a couple of Chopped Jalapeno peppers but it depends if you like it hot or not
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Saute the onion & garlic until the garlic is fragrent & the onion is soft.
- Add the sweet peppers for a minute.
- Remove from heat add beef and 1/2 cup taco sauce.
- Spoon about 3/4 cup of the meat mixture down the middle of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle with 1 tbsp of cheese.
- Fold the tortilla sides up so they overlap slightly.
- Place them side by side, seam side down, in a 11x7 baking dish.
- Spoon the remaining Taco sauce over them.
- Spoon the sour cream in a line down the middle.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in 350F degrees oven for about 30 minutes.
LEFTOVER STEAK ENCHILADAS
We had a little steak left over and since it wasn't big enough for the whole family I came up with these :)
Provided by TishT
Categories Steak
Time 40m
Yield 4 large enchiladas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Coat a 9 X 9 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Coat a medium sized skillet with cooking spray and saute onions until softened.
- Put in steak, rinsed black beans and taco seasoning mix with water (should say on package-if not around 2/3 cup).
- Cook until mixture is thickened.
- Add corn kernals and 1 cup of cheese and mix well.
- Spoon 1/4 of the mixture into the center of each tortilla and roll up.
- Place enchiladas seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the enchiladas making sure to cover the tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until bubbly.
- Note: These can be frozen ahead by preparing the enchiladas through #7, bagging in a kit, the sauce in one bag, enchiladas separate, and cheese topping.
- If you are cooking from the freezer, thaw in the refrigerator, top with sauces and bake as directed.
BEEF ENCHILADAS I
Baked corn tortillas filled with sauteed beef, onion and chile peppers, topped with tomato sauce, sour cream, green onions, and Cheddar cheese.
Provided by sal
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, saute onions until almost translucent. Stir in beef, garlic, and chile peppers, and continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink. Pour in the tomato sauce and chili powder. Mix thoroughly and heat through. Remove from heat.
- Spoon a little of the meat mixture into a corn tortilla and add small amounts of salsa, Cheddar cheese and olives. Fold the tortilla up and place in the prepared casserole dish. Repeat for the remaining tortillas using up all of the meat mixture. Reserve 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese for topping.
- Pour the other half of the tomato sauce and sour cream over all of the tortillas. Top with green onions and 1/2 cup of reserved Cheddar cheese.
- Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 89.4 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 2265.9 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
BEEF OR CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This these steak enchiladas are excellent if you have a little leftover beef or chicken. It's especially good on a cold day, since it's a very hearty recipe. -Pam Tangbakken, Genesee, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is tender. Blend in flour. Stir in broth, milk, chilies, salt and cumin. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside. , Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon a little sauce in the center of each tortilla; spread to edges. Place about 2 tablespoons meat down the center of each tortilla. Combine cheeses; sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons on top of meat. Roll up tortillas and place in baking dish, seam-side down. Pour remaining sauce over. Sprinkle with green onions and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 1123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality leftover steak. A well-marbled ribeye or strip steak will work well.
- If you don't have any leftover steak, you can cook a steak specifically for this recipe. Just be sure to let it cool slightly before slicing it.
- Use a variety of cheeses in your enchiladas. A combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso fresco is a classic choice, but you can also use other cheeses that you like.
- Don't overfill the enchiladas, or they will be difficult to roll and will fall apart.
- To make the enchiladas ahead of time, assemble them and then cover them tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Conclusion:
Leftover steak enchiladas are a delicious and easy way to use up leftover steak. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and they're also great for potlucks and parties. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you have leftover steak, don't let it go to waste! Make a batch of these enchiladas and enjoy a tasty and satisfying meal.
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