Low-fat Beef Enchiladas

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

I've also had requests for this recipe.

Ingredients
Enchilada Sauce
1 small can tomato sauce
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tsp chili powder
green chilis from 1 small can of Rotel tomatoes with green chilis (yes, I picked them out!)

Enchiladas
1 lb lean ground beef (once again, I recommend Laura's Lean Beef.)
1 cup chopped onion
1 tsp vegetable oil
Remainder of tomatoes from 1 can of Rotel tomatoes with green chilis
1 small can of Rotel tomatoes with green chilis
Sprinkle of chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste (I recommend fresh ground pepper and sea salt)
4 whole wheat tortillas (I used Kroger brand)
3/4 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese

Directions
Enchilada Sauce
1. Puree all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
2.Heat in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes.
3.Reduce heat to low; let simmer.

Enchiladas
1. Heat vegetable oil in non-stick skillet.
2. Add onions. Cook until translucent.
3. Add ground beef.
4. When ground beef is brown, add tomatoes.
5. Cook for 10 minutes or until sauce has reduced.
6. Spray a baking dish with Pam.
7. In each tortilla, place a spoonful of enchilada sauce. Then add beef.
8. Roll up and place into greased baking dish.
9. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top.
10. Top with cheese
11. Bake for 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted.
12. Enjoy!