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Ground Beef Enchiladas

Ground Beef Enchiladas deliver 49g protein and 737 calories per serving — one of the highest-protein Mexican-style meals available for lifters. Four servings cook quickly on the stovetop, letting you build complete dinners with built-in carbs and fat. Batch these for training days when you need maximum calories and protein in a single meal.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Enchilada Sauce, Red, Canned(425g)
  • Canola oil(15g)
  • 90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
  • Yellow Onion
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Garlic(180g)
  • JalapeñO Pepper
  • Chili powder(45g)
  • Cumin, Ground(8g)
  • Oregano, Dried(5g)
  • Cheddar Cheese(360g)
  • Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
  • Cooking spray (per 1-second spray)

    Non-stick spray (PAM or store brand). Saves calories vs. pouring oil.

  • Green Onion (Scallion)
  • Sour Cream

    Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.

Instructions

  1. 1Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 400°F. Spread ½ cup of the sauce in a thin layer in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high. Once it's hot and shimmering, add the ground beef, onion, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking apart the meat with a wooden spoon, until it's browned and nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add the garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook for 2 minutes, until the spices and garlic are very fragrant and no pink remains. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as desired. Remove from the heat. Stir in ¾ cup of the cheese
  4. 4Coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray and spread the tortillas into an even layer on the sheet (it's fine if they overlap). Coat tops lightly with nonstick spray. Pop into the oven and bake for 5 minutes, until the tortillas are warm and pliable.
  5. 5Assemble the enchiladas: Once you can handle the tortillas safely, spread about ¼ cup of the beef filling down center of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly like a sleeping bag around filling, then place seam side down in dish. Repeat, creating two long rows of 7 enchiladas each (snuggle them in close).
  6. 6Pour the remaining sauce over the top, spread around a bit with the back of a spoon, then sprinkle with the remaining ¾ cup cheese. Bake until the enchiladas are hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle generously with the green onions and cilantro. Let cool a few minutes before serving with sour cream.

Nutrition — Per Serving

737

calories

49g

protein

48g

fat

Carbohydrates
30g
Saturated fat
22.2g
Sodium
1578 mg
Dietary fiber
6.1g

4 servings per batch · ~373g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Ground Beef Enchiladas have per serving?

Each serving provides 49g of protein and 737 calories with 48g fat and 30g carbs. This is a high-protein dinner option that also supplies meaningful carbohydrates and calories for fueling training.

How long does Ground Beef Enchiladas take to prep?

Marked as quick prep and yields 4 servings from one stovetop batch, making it efficient for prepping multiple dinners or splitting across several training days. One cook session covers multiple meals.

Is Ground Beef Enchiladas good for muscle gain?

With 49g protein and 30g carbs per 737-calorie serving, these enchiladas are built for muscle gain phases when total calorie and carbohydrate intake support hypertrophy. The protein-to-calorie ratio strongly favors protein synthesis.

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