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Delicious Mexican dish with steak, enchiladas, and sides on a blue plate.
Stovetop~30 minComplexity

Red Beef Enchiladas

Red Beef Enchiladas deliver 37g protein and 536 calories per serving — a mid-range protein dinner that balances satiety with calorie control. Six servings cook on the stovetop in quick prep time, making this a practical option for batch-prepping multiple dinner servings simultaneously. The macros support lean-out phases without requiring extreme portion restriction.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  • 90/10 Ground Beef(680g)

    90% lean ground beef. Good middle-ground for flavor and macros.

  • Yellow Onion
  • JalapeñO Pepper
  • Garlic(180g)
  • Cheese, Italian Blend, Shredded(600g)

    Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.

  • Sour Cream(180g)

    Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.

  • Taco Seasoning, Packet (E.G. Old El Paso)(30g)

    Taco seasoning packet — Old El Paso or McCormick. Low sodium if available.

  • Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
  • Enchilada Sauce, Red, Canned(539g)
  • Finely Chopped Cilantro, For Serving (Optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Place the ground beef, onion, jalapeño, and fresh garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until the beef is browned and no longer pink and the onions are tender. Remove from heat.
  2. 2Stir the taco seasoning packet, sour cream, and Italian blend cheese into the cooked beef until fully combined. Set the filling aside.
  3. 3Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute until pliable and warm.
  4. 4Warm the red enchilada sauce in a small skillet over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5Working with one tortilla at a time, dip it into the warm enchilada sauce until lightly coated on both sides. Scoop approximately ¼ cup of the beef filling into each tortilla and roll tightly, then arrange seam side down in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. 6Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle the remaining Italian blend cheese over the top.
  7. 7Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is melted and golden.
  8. 8Divide the enchiladas evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot, allowing to cool slightly before sealing. Refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition — Per Serving

536

calories

37g

protein

29g

fat

Carbohydrates
31g
Saturated fat
12.0g
Sodium
1402 mg
Dietary fiber
2.4g

6 servings per batch · ~368g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Red Beef Enchiladas have per serving?

Each serving contains 37g of protein and 536 calories with 29g fat and 31g carbs in the macro breakdown. This is a moderate protein option suitable for balanced macro tracking.

How long does Red Beef Enchiladas take to prep?

Quick prep time on the stovetop yields 6 servings per batch, allowing you to prepare multiple servings for the week in one cooking session. Total time is minimal with batch efficiency built in.

Is Red Beef Enchiladas good for fat loss?

At 536 calories per serving with 37g protein, these enchiladas fit a fat loss phase when portioned carefully and paired with higher-volume, lower-calorie sides. The 31g carbs per serving should be accounted for in your daily macro targets.

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