
Cheese and Beef Enchiladas Recipe
Cheese and beef enchiladas beat taco night with enchilada night featuring restaurant-style spicy preparations that surely please crowds every time. These professional-quality enchiladas deliver the authentic flavors and presentation that rival your favorite Mexican restaurants. The combination of cheese and beef creates satisfying, protein-rich meals.

Beat taco night with enchilada night! These restaurant-style spicy enchiladas will surely please a crowd.
Ingredients
¾ pound lean ground sirloin or turkey
1 ½ cups diced red or green bell pepper
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
8 (7 inch) flour or corn tortillas
2 cups SARGENTO® Fine Cut OR Traditional Cut Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican
1 ½ cups salsa or picante sauce
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomato
½ cup light sour cream (Optional)
Directions
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat; add meat and bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
Spoon 1/3 cup meat mixture down center of each tortilla; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up; place seam-side down in greased 13×9-inch baking pan. Spoon salsa over enchiladas.
Cover with foil; bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 18 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Serve with lettuce, tomato, if desired, sour cream.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
709 | Calories |
39g | Fat |
57g | Carbs |
36g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 709 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 39g | 49% |
Saturated Fat 18g | 90% |
Cholesterol 110mg | 37% |
Sodium 2080mg | 90% |
Total Carbohydrate 57g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Protein 36g | 72% |
Vitamin C 83mg | 92% |
Calcium 551mg | 42% |
Iron 5mg | 26% |
Potassium 829mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.