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BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE LOW CARB VERSION



Beef Enchilada Casserole Low Carb Version image

If you enjoy Mexican style food, here is a wonderful recipe that won't devastate your diet. It has 379 calories and 7 net carbs per serving. You could lighten this up even more by substituting low fat cheese for the regular cheese and ground turkey for the ground beef. You could also use shredded chicken, if you like. It's an...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
1 can(s) red enchilada sauce, 10 ounce size
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 c shredded cheddar cheese (mild or sharp) or mexican blend
5 8" low carb tortillas

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2.75 quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. In a small bowl, mix spices together and set aside.
  • 2. Brown ground beef and onion together and drain well, getting out as much grease as possible. Return to pan and add spices and about 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce. return to heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • 3. Cut tortillas into fourths. Spread a few tablespoons of red enchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Layer a few slices of the tortillas just to cover the bottom. Add 1/2 of the ground beef mixture and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Cover with another layer of tortillas. Add a few tablespoons of red enchilada sauce. Layer remaining ground beef, 1/2 cup of cheese. Top with remaining tortilla slices, remaining shredded cheese and pour the remaining red enchilada sauce evenly over the top.
  • 4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes. Let stand for about 5 minutes before cutting. Serve with sour cream, Spanish rice and your favorite side dishes.
  • 5. Here is the nutritional information.

LOW CARB ENCHILADAS



Low Carb Enchiladas image

Make these tasty low carb chicken enchiladas with enchilada sauce, cheddar cheese, jalapenos and onions for a simple and satisfying meal everyone will love!

Provided by Holly

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ onion (diced)
1 jalapeno (minced)
1 can enchilada sauce (divided)
2 cups cooked chicken
2 cups cheddar cheese (or Mexican cheese blend)
8 low carb tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Sautee onions and jalapenos together over medium heat until tender.
  • Add enchilada sauce to the tortillas and add chicken, cheese, and onion mixture to them.
  • Roll up tortillas with the seam on the bottom and place in a 9x13 pan.
  • Pour remaining sauce on top and remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes covered and then 5 minutes uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Sodium 937 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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