Best 5 Makeover Gourmet Enchiladas Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary transformation, where ordinary ingredients undergo a metamorphosis into a gourmet masterpiece. Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of creating "makeover gourmet enchiladas," a dish that elevates the classic enchilada to new heights of flavor and elegance. With a symphony of tantalizing ingredients, innovative techniques, and a dash of creativity, we'll unveil the secrets to crafting this extraordinary dish that will leave your taste buds craving more. Prepare to unlock the potential of ordinary ingredients as we transform them into a gourmet experience that will tantalize your senses and redefine your perception of enchiladas.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MAKEOVER GOURMET ENCHILADAS



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Our pros created a healthier version of Beth's dish by tweaking the original. With this better-for-you recipe, now you can enjoy their great flavor more often! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dishes (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
SAUCE:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup salsa
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cottage cheese, sour cream, chiles, cumin and coriander; set aside., For sauce, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, salsa, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until slightly thickened., Place a heaping 1/2 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Pour sauce over top., Sprinkle one dish with 6 tablespoons cheese; cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining dish, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., To use frozen enchiladas: Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEST BEEF ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are absolutely amazing! Truly a recipe your family will love.

Provided by country_cooker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground beef
¼ onion, finely chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ cups enchilada sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef with onion in a skillet over medium heat until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain grease. Stir 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, parsley, taco seasoning, oregano, and black pepper into the ground beef until cheese has melted. Mix in enchilada sauce, chili powder, garlic, and salt; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Lay a tortilla onto a work surface and spoon about 1/4 cup of meat sauce down the center of the tortilla. Top meat sauce with 1 tablespoon black beans and a sprinkling of black olives. Roll the tortilla up, enclosing the filling, and lay seam-side down into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Spoon any remaining meat sauce over the enchiladas and scatter any remaining black beans and black olives over the top. Sprinkle tortillas with 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese topping is melted and enchiladas and sauce are bubbling, 20 to 22 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1216.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

MAKEOVER GOURMET ENCHILADAS



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Categories     Bake     Healthy

Yield 6 serving

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb extra lean ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1 1/w2 cups reduced fat sour cream
2 cans (4oz) chopped green chilies
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
Sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (8oz) tomato sauce
1 cup salsa
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp cried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
12 whole wheat tortilla (8 in)warmed
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • in a large skillet, cook the beef, turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink: drain. Stir in the cottage cheese, sour cream, chilies, cumin and coriander: set aside. For sauce, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, salsa, chili powder,k oregano, garlic powder and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat: simmer, uncovered, for 15 - 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Place a heaping 1/2 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. roll up and place seam side down in two 13x9 in baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Pour sauce over top. Cover and freeze one dish for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining dish, uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated trough. Sprinkle with 6 Tbsp cheese: bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. To use frozen enchiladas: Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake as directed.

MAKEOVER SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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My husband knows he's in for a treat when I begin rolling these enchiladas. This is his favorite dish. -Rynnetta Garner, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
SAUCE:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, chili powder, garlic salt and cumin. Place 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in two 13x9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray., In a large saucepan, whisk flour and broth until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese until melted., Pour sauce over enchiladas; sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 15-20 minutes. Top with tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GOURMET ENCHILADAS



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Not quite traditional, but equally delicious, these enchiladas substitute rice for beans. Choose your own chile to control the "heat"! Guaranteed authentically New Mexican! High altitude tested.

Provided by Elizabeth H.

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
2 cups cooked white rice, cooled
1/2 cup shredded colby or 1/2 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained (plain or with jalapeno peppers)
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies or 1 (4 ounce) can chopped fresh roasted green chili peppers
1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Wrap tortillas between 2 damp paper towels and microwave on High for 30 seconds.
  • Carefully remove them from the microwave (they will be hot).
  • Place one tortilla in a 13x9x2 pan that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place about 2 Tbl. of chicken and 3 Tbl. of rice along the center of the tortilla, then roll it and leave it in the pan seam-side down.
  • Repeat for all 7 remaining tortillas.
  • (The enchiladas should nicely fill the pan from end-to-end, with open space on each side.) Pour the black beans evenly over the top of the enchiladas.
  • Repeat with the corn.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over all.
  • Top with green chiles.
  • Pour the chicken broth or water over all.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and liquid in pan is absorbed.
  • Serving suggestion: On the table, offer non-fat sour cream, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and chopped onion as additional toppings.

Tips for Gourmet Enchiladas:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, flavorful ingredients to create a dish that is truly gourmet. This includes using high-quality cheese, meat, and vegetables.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavor combinations: Enchiladas are a great opportunity to get creative with your flavors. Try using different types of cheese, sauces, and fillings to create a unique and delicious dish.
  • Make your own tortillas: Homemade tortillas are much more flavorful than store-bought tortillas. If you have the time, making your own tortillas is a great way to elevate your enchiladas.
  • Cook the enchiladas until they are golden brown and crispy: This will help to create a delicious, flavorful crust.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings: This could include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or Pico de Gallo.

Conclusion:

Enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following the tips in this article, you can create a gourmet enchilada dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

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