Beef Enchiladas in Fiery Red Chile Sauce
Beef Enchiladas in Fiery Red Chile Sauce deliver tender, seasoned beef wrapped in soft tortillas and blanketed with a bold, peppery red sauce. Melty cheese balances the heat while fresh cilantro brightens every bite. Serve for a cozy family dinner or a weekend gathering when you want satisfying, layered flavors.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook1 hr 50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef Enchiladas in Fiery Red Chile Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
For the spicy red sauce, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, 1/2 cup of onion until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in 4 teaspoons of garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant, another 3 to 5 minutes, watching carefully so the garlic does not burn. Stir in the oregano, 3 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder, basil, salt and black pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, the dried cilantro, salsa, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and chicken broth until the sauce is smoothly combined.
- 2
Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring often, until the flavors have blended and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 3
While the spicy red sauce simmers, cook and stir the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Break it into crumbles as it cooks, then drain off the excess grease. Mix in 3/4 cup of onion, 1 tablespoon of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, and cook and stir until the onions are softened and the meat mixture is fragrant with spices, 5 to 10 more minutes. Stir in the enchilada sauce and beef broth and simmer for 5 more minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of Mexican cheese blend and let it melt into the meat sauce. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the meat sauce for 30 more minutes to thicken.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 5
Spray both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray, stack the tortillas with a piece of aluminum foil between each one, and wrap the stack in aluminum foil. Place the tortillas in the preheated oven to warm for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Spread about 1/2 cup of the spicy red sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Fill each tortilla with the meat sauce, reserving about 1/2 cup of the meat sauce; roll the tortillas into enchiladas and arrange them in the baking dish, seam sides down. Pour the remaining spicy red sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup of meat mixture, and top with the remaining 2 cups of Mexican cheese blend.
- 7
Bake until the cheese topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cilantro to serve.
- Calories 881.14 kcal High 44%
- Protein 40.9 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 75.0 g 27%
- Total Fat 46.68 g High 60%
- Saturated Fat 17.17 g High 86%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.72 mg High 39%
- Sodium 2078.37 mg High 90%
- Dietary Fiber 6.8 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 12.16 g --
- Added Sugars 2.98 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 506.09 mg Good Source 39%
- Iron 9.9 mg Good Source 55%
- Potassium 1054.15 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 167.34 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 21.7 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef Enchiladas in Fiery Red Chile Sauce is made with 21 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 881.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Enchiladas in Fiery Red Chile Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Cooking Spray. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef Enchiladas in Fiery Red Chile Sauce?
- About 2 hrs 35 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 1 hr 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 881.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Enchiladas in Fiery Red Chile Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Beef Enchiladas in Fiery Red Chile Sauce healthy?
- Beef Enchiladas in Fiery Red Chile Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 881.14 calories and 40.9 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2078.37 mg (90% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 17.17 g (86% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.98 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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