Italian Enchiladas

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4

Hearty and flavorful Italian Enchiladas recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

543

Sugar

18g

Fat

34g

Italian Enchiladas are a fusion dish that combines traditional Italian ingredients with Tex-Mex flavors. This recipe uses ground beef, onion, and processed cheese food to create a decadent and rich filling. The beef mixture is rolled up in flour tortillas and smothered in a tomato-based sauce made from marinara and tomato sauces. The result is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a satisfying dinner. These enchiladas are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings like fresh herbs, shredded cheese, or sour cream. Serve with a side of Mexican-style rice or a simple salad for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.	In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain.
3.	Stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup and thinly sliced processed cheese food until cheese is melted.
4.	In a large saucepan, combine marinara sauce, tomato sauce, and water. Cook over medium heat until heated through.
5.	Dip each tortilla in the sauce mixture to coat.
6.	Spoon beef mixture down the center of each tortilla and roll up.
7.	Place enchiladas seam side down in prepared baking dish.
8.	Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
9.	Cover and bake for 30-35 minutes.
10.	Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.

PROS

These Italian Enchiladas are a unique and delicious twist on traditional enchiladas.

The combination of Italian flavors and tex-mex style creates a hearty and flavorful meal.

CONS

These enchiladas are a bit high in calories and fat due to the ground beef and cheese.

However, they can be enjoyed as an indulgent meal in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these enchiladas are not particularly healthy, they do provide a good source of protein and calcium.
The tomatoes in the sauce also offer a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.

	2 pounds ground beef
	1 large onion , chopped
	2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup , undiluted
	1 loaf processed cheese food , cut into thin slices
	2 cans marinara sauce
	2 cans tomato sauce
	3/4 cup water
	20 flour tortillas