Beef and Colby Cheese Enchiladas
Beef and Colby Cheese Enchiladas feature soft tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and melty Colby, then blanketed in a rich enchilada sauce that bakes to a bubbly finish. The balance of savory beef, mild cheese, and saucy warmth makes it a comforting choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve hot with a simple salad or rice and beans.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef and Colby Cheese Enchiladas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 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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- 13
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a heavy saucepan or skillet, brown the ground beef and onions. Season the ground beef mixture with garlic salt, then set it aside.
- 3
In a skillet, fry the tortillas in vegetable oil. Spoon some meat mixture and cheese into the center of each tortilla, roll them up, and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish or oblong pan. Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle any remaining meat or cheese on top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 687.25 kcal High 34%
- Protein 33.49 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 48.44 g 18%
- Total Fat 40.04 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 16.97 g High 85%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 108.85 mg High 36%
- Sodium 1686.39 mg High 73%
- Dietary Fiber 4.2 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.94 g --
- Added Sugars 1.6 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 383.67 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 5.87 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 190.46 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 160.18 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 2.71 mg Low Source 3%
- 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
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef and Colby Cheese Enchiladas is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Enchilada Sauce, Flour Tortilla, Garlic Salt, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 687.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef and Colby Cheese Enchiladas?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Beef and Colby Cheese Enchiladas made of?
- The main ingredients are Enchilada Sauce, Flour Tortilla, Garlic Salt, Ground Beef, Shredded Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Beef and Colby Cheese Enchiladas?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Beef and Colby Cheese Enchiladas?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 687.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef and Colby Cheese Enchiladas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Beef and Colby Cheese Enchiladas healthy?
- Beef and Colby Cheese Enchiladas has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 687.25 calories and 33.49 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1686.39 mg (73% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.97 g (85% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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