Healthy Beef Enchiladas

Yes, you can make Healthy Beef Enchiladas!

Rolling corn tortillas around other food, mostly fish, dates back to Mayan times. In 1831, El Cocinero Mexicano, “The Mexican Chef,” was the first cookbook to mention enchiladas.

In the late 1840’s after the U.S. annexed Texas and large swaths of what is now the southwestern United States, Mexican food started to become integrated into American cuisine, and enchiladas quickly gained popularity.

Today. there are more than 300 types of enchiladas, and unfortunately, most of them are full of fat. However, this Healthy Beef Enchilada recipe comes in at just under 400 calories per serving. And, it’s so easy!

It’s a healthy meal that will bring the flavors of Mexico into your own home. What’s more, it’s perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner, and can even be prepped ahead.

Healthy Beef Enchilada Recipe

Servings: 4
Ingredients
12 ounces lean top sirloin, cooked
1 cup enchilada sauce
½ cup beef broth
1 cup fat-free cheddar cheese
8 small corn tortillas
2 tablespoons scallion, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Slice top sirloin very thin and then cut these slices into thin strips so as to "shred" them.
3. Mix together enchilada sauce and beef broth.
4. Mix half of the cheese with the top sirloin, add half of your enchilada sauce mixture, then mix well.
5. Fill each tortilla with approximately the same portion of the sirloin/cheese/sauce mixture.
6. Roll up the tortillas, and place them side by side in an oven-safe dish so that they do not unroll.
7. Spoon the rest of the enchilada sauce on top of the enchiladas, then top with the remaining cheese.
8. Bake for approximately 5 to 10 minutes until thoroughly heated.
9. Remove enchiladas from oven and garnish with scallions and cilantro.

Tips
1. If your tortillas were stored in the refrigerator, wrap them in a paper towel and microwave them for 10 seconds to make them roll up more easily once they are filled.
2. You can substitute any kind of broth or even water for the beef broth.

3. And take photos of your finished creation—we have lots of Mexican food captions!

Meal Prep
1. You need to cook the top sirloin first for this recipe, and that can be done up to 5 days before assembling your enchiladas.
2. You can also prepare the meal as instructed, and wait until you are ready to eat it to heat it.