Spicy Beef Enchiladas

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless beef roast
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 dashes hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
  • 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
  • 1 onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, pith and seeds removed cut into strips
  • 1 small red bell pepper, pith and seeds removed cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup mexican cheese (grated 3 cheese blend)
  • 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. In a large pot put the beef roast, tomatoes, beef broth, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder, coriander and hot pepper sauce.
  2. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is very tender and can be shredded.
  3. Remove beef and allow to cool then separate into shreds with a fork, set aside.
  4. Reduce the cooking liquid to 2 cups then stir in the diced chilies.
  5. Pour 1 cup of the sauce into a 9x13 baking dish.
  6. In a skillet heat the olive oil, place onions and bell pepper strips and saute till fork tender.
  7. Put shredded beef, bell pepper strips and onions with a sprinkle of the cheeses onto each flour tortilla. Roll up and place into baking dish.
  8. Top with the rest of the grated cheeses, and pour the remaining 1 cup sauce over the tortillas. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
  9. Garnish with sour cream, olives, and green onions.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

940 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 34g 68% DV
Total Fat 58.7g 75% DV
Carbs 94.8g 34% DV
Fiber 32.5g 100% DV
Sugar 8.1g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11227.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2067mg 44% DV
Cholesterol 43.3mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 535mcg 59% DV
Vitamin C 89.5mg 99% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 821.5mg 63% DV
Iron 31.1mg 100% 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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