
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.
Ingredients
- •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
- 1Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the ground beef and diced onion, breaking apart the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the beef is browned and no pink remains, stirring occasionally.
- 2Add the minced garlic, jalapeño, chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes until fragrant and the spices coat the meat evenly. Remove from heat and stir in ¾ cup of the shredded cheddar until melted throughout.
- 3Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and arrange the corn tortillas in a single layer. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray and warm in the oven for 5 minutes until pliable.
- 4Spread ½ cup of the enchilada sauce in a thin layer across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Remove the tortillas from the oven and let cool just enough to handle safely.
- 5Assemble the enchiladas by spreading approximately ¼ cup of the beef filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish in two snug rows.
- 6Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and spread evenly with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup shredded cheddar over the top.
- 7Bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes until the enchiladas are hot and the sauce bubbles at the edges.
- 8Remove from the oven, divide evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot, and top with sliced green onions. Cool before sealing lids. Serve with sour cream when ready to eat.
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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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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