Enchiladas(Stacked)

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: Mexican

Delicious stacked enchiladas featuring seasoned ground meat, melted cheese, fresh vegetables, and warm corn tortillas, perfect for satisfying family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 lb. ground meat
  • 1 pkg. seasoning spices
  • 2 cans Old El Paso tomato sauce (8 to 15 oz.)
  • 1 (8 oz.) sharp cheese (Colby)
  • 1 Spanish onion, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 head lettuce, torn
  • 4 to 6 eggs
  • 1 pkg. corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven and warm the plates you'll use for serving.
  2. Cook the ground meat in a skillet until browned.
  3. Add the seasoning spices to the cooked meat and mix well.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce from the cans and simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Chop the Spanish onion and large tomato.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas to make them pliable.
  7. Layer tortillas in a serving plate, then add the meat mixture, chopped vegetables, and shredded cheese between layers.
  8. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
  9. Bake the assembled enchiladas in the oven until heated through and cheese is melted.
  10. While baking, fry or scramble the eggs if serving with eggs.
  11. Serve the enchiladas topped with torn lettuce and additional fresh vegetables as desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

452 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.6g 43% DV
Total Fat 12.1g 16% DV
Carbs 70.8g 26% DV
Fiber 9.9g 35% DV
Sugar 5.6g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 536.8mg 23% DV
Potassium 1041.8mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 73.5mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 102.8mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 12.2mg 14% DV
Calcium 531.8mg 41% DV
Iron 13.4mg 74% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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