Dawn’s Enchiladas

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 14

Dawn's Enchiladas with ground beef and cheese

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

539

Sugar

Fat

32g

Dawn's Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that have been enjoyed for generations. This recipe features ground beef and cheese, which are wrapped in flour tortillas and topped with a rich, flavorful enchilada sauce. Black olives add a salty, briny flavor to the dish, while the cheese provides a creamy, melted texture. Dawn's Enchiladas are perfect for a family dinner or a fiesta with friends. Serve them with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa, to make them your own.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onions until the beef is cooked through and the onions are soft.
3.	Drain the fat and stir in the black olives and 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
4.	In a separate saucepan, heat the enchilada sauce until warm.
5.	Place a spoonful of the beef mixture onto a tortilla and roll it up.
6.	Repeat until all the beef mixture is used, placing each rolled-up tortilla into a greased baking dish.
7.	Pour the warmed enchilada sauce over the top.
8.	Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the enchiladas.
9.	Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Dawn’s Enchiladas are a delicious, filling meal that the whole family is sure to love.

They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking with different toppings and spices.

Ground beef is a good source of protein and black olives add healthy fats.

CONS

Flour tortillas can be high in carbs and calories, so it’s important to moderate portion sizes.

Red enchilada sauce can also be high in sodium, so look for a low-sodium version if you’re watching your salt intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Dawn’s Enchiladas are not the healthiest option, they can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.
Ground beef is a good source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscles.
Black olives contain healthy fats that can help lower cholesterol levels.
Red enchilada sauce contains lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to lower rates of certain cancers.

	1 lb ground beef
	1/2 cup onion , chopped
	1/4 - 1/2 cup black olives , chopped
	2 cups shredded cheddar monterey jack cheese
	2 cans red enchilada sauce
	1 package flour tortillas